The Forks — Property Crime

Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)

Between 2017 and 2026, The Forks recorded 912 Property crime incidents. The most frequent offence was "Mischief", accounting for 337 incidents (37% of this category).

In 2026, there were 1 Property incidents, decreased by 99% from 2025 (120). This is a positive trend for The Forks's Property crime profile.

Over the full period, Property crime in The Forks has fallen by approximately 99% since 2017. For a complete picture of crime in The Forks, Winnipeg, visit the full crime statistics overview.

Property Breakdown912 total

Mischief337 (37%)
Theft $5,000 or under (non-motor vehicle)235 (26%)
Theft $5,000 or under from Motor Vehicle130 (14%)
Fraud62 (7%)
Break & Enter54 (6%)
Motor Vehicle Thefts34 (4%)
Shoplifting $5,000 or under26 (3%)
Possess Stolen Property15 (2%)
Theft over $5,000 from Motor Vehicle7 (1%)
Arson5 (1%)
Subcategory2017201820192020202120222023202420252026Total
Mischief2738472743532736381337
Theft $5,000 or under (non-motor vehicle)302734191619243333-235
Theft $5,000 or under from Motor Vehicle1218155917211221-130
Fraud5391779813-62
Break & Enter3963612762-54
Motor Vehicle Thefts134244727-34
Shoplifting $5,000 or under134-33453-26
Possess Stolen Property1121431-2-15
Theft over $5,000 from Motor Vehicle-1-1-22-1-7
Arson2---1--2--5
Identity Fraud/Identity Theft1-2--1----4
Theft over $5,000 (non-motor vehicle)-1--11----3
Year Total8310412359941221021041201912

What is "Property" crime?

Unlawful acts to gain property without violence: theft, break & enter, fraud, possession of stolen goods, arson, and mischief.

Classification based on Statistics Canada's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey, as used by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS).