Prince George Crime Map, Rate & Statistics

Prince George recorded 717 crime incidents between March 24 and May 23, 2026. Theft was the most frequent category, making up 33.6% of all incidents. The data covers a 60-day window and includes all reported incidents during this period.

Data current through . Source: official Prince George police open-data portal.

Leading categories in Prince George

Theft 241
33.6% of Prince George total
Mischief 189
26.4% of Prince George total
21.6% of Prince George total
12.8% of Prince George total
3.9% of Prince George total
1.7% of Prince George total

Neighbourhood concentration in Prince George

West Bowl 211
29.4% of Prince George total
Downtown 199
27.8% of Prince George total
5.4% of Prince George total
5% of Prince George total
Van Bow 30
4.2% of Prince George total
VLA 24
3.3% of Prince George total

About this data

This map displays 717 reported incidents in Prince George, British Columbia, over a 60-day period from March 24 to May 23, 2026. The data is sourced from local police reports and provides a snapshot of crime activity across the city’s 29 neighbourhoods. Residents and policymakers can use this information to identify patterns and allocate resources effectively.

The dataset includes only incidents with confirmed dates, ensuring accuracy for trend analysis. By visualizing where and what types of incidents occur, this tool helps foster informed discussions about community safety and crime prevention strategies.

Recent trend

The 2026 data shows 717 incidents reported during the 60-day window. As this is the only year available in the dataset, no year-over-year comparison can be made. Future updates will provide context for whether current levels represent an increase, decrease, or stability in reported incidents.

Category breakdown

Theft was the most reported incident type, with 241 cases accounting for 33.6% of all incidents. Mischief followed closely, with 189 reports (26.4%), while theft from vehicles ranked third, with 155 incidents (21.6%). Together, these three categories make up over 80% of all reported incidents in Prince George during this period. Break and enter (92 incidents, 12.8%) and auto theft (28 incidents, 3.9%) were also notable but less frequent.

Where incidents concentrate

The West Bowl neighbourhood had the highest number of reported incidents, with 211 cases. Downtown followed with 199 incidents, while East Central Fort George recorded 39. These figures reflect the concentration of activity rather than per-capita risk, as neighbourhood sizes and populations vary.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Prince George’s 60-day snapshot shows a clear focus on property-related incidents, with theft, mischief, and theft from vehicles dominating the reports. The West Bowl and Downtown areas account for nearly 60% of all incidents, highlighting their role as key zones for reported activity. The absence of violent incidents in the dataset is notable, though this may reflect reporting categories rather than actual occurrence. With only 2026 data available, trends cannot yet be assessed, but the high concentration of property crime suggests targeted prevention efforts could be valuable.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in Prince George

How many incidents were reported in Prince George over the past 60 days?

There were 717 reported incidents in Prince George from March 24, 2026, to May 23, 2026. This figure includes all categories of incidents, with theft being the most common, accounting for 241 reports.

What types of incidents are most frequently reported in Prince George?

Theft is the most frequently reported incident, making up 33.6% of all reports, followed by mischief at 26.4%. Theft from vehicles and break-and-enter incidents are also notable, with 155 and 92 reports, respectively.

Which neighbourhoods in Prince George have the highest number of reported incidents?

West Bowl and Downtown are the neighbourhoods with the highest number of reported incidents, with 211 and 199 incidents, respectively. East Central Fort George follows with 39 incidents.

Is there any trend data available for incidents in Prince George?

The current dataset covers a 60-day window from March 24, 2026, to May 23, 2026. There is no year-over-year comparison available for this period, as the data is limited to 2026.

How current is the data for Prince George?

The data is current as of May 23, 2026, and was generated on May 27, 2026. It reflects incidents reported within a 60-day window ending on that date.

Where does the incident data for Prince George come from?

The incident data is sourced from open data provided by the province of British Columbia. This dataset includes reported incidents and is updated regularly to ensure accuracy.

Sources

Data sourced from the British Columbia open data portal.

CrimeMaps.ca is an interactive crime map of Canada, aggregating crime incidents from 58+ Canadian cities into a single map. All data is sourced from official municipal and police open-data portals. No account is required.

Visit the national crime map overview or the interactive crime map.