The Forks — Drugs (CDSA) Crime
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)
Between 2017 and 2025, The Forks recorded 15 Drugs (CDSA) crime incidents. The most frequent offence was "Trafficking/Production/Distribution - Cocaine", accounting for 6 incidents (40% of this category).
In 2025, there were 1 Drugs (CDSA) incidents, decreased by 0% from 2024 (1). Residents and home buyers researching The Forks safety should note this increase.
Over the full period, Drugs (CDSA) crime in The Forks has fallen by approximately 50% since 2017. For a complete picture of crime in The Forks, Winnipeg, visit the full crime statistics overview.
Drugs (CDSA) Breakdown15 total
| Subcategory | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafficking/Production/Distribution - Cocaine | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 6 |
| Possession - Methamphetamine | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 4 |
| Cannabis-related Criminal Charges | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Possession - Cocaine | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Possession - Other | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Trafficking/Production/Distribution - Meth | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Trafficking/Production/Distribution - Other | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Year Total | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
What is "Drugs (CDSA)" crime?
Offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA): possession, trafficking, production, and import/export of controlled substances.
Classification based on Statistics Canada's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey, as used by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS).