Abbotsford vs Surrey — Crime Rate & Statistics Comparison
Overview
Abbotsford reported 995 incidents from April 3 to June 2, 2026, while Surrey reported 1,641 incidents from January 1 to March 1, 2026. Theft-related incidents were the most common in both cities, with Abbotsford recording 665 and Surrey recording 1,460.
At a glance
995
Abbotsford incidents
2026-04-03 to 2026-06-02
1,641
Surrey incidents
2026-01-01 to 2026-03-01
Theft-related incidents
Abbotsford top category
665 incidents
Theft-related incidents
Surrey top category
1,460 incidents
published city windows (not a direct same-period comparison)
Abbotsford and Surrey have published recent crime incident data, but their reporting windows differ. Abbotsford's snapshot covers April 3 to June 2, 2026, with 995 reported incidents. Surrey's data spans January 1 to March 1, 2026, totalling 1,641 incidents. These windows do not overlap, so direct comparisons are not possible.
How they compare
In Abbotsford's two-month window, theft-related incidents were the most frequent, accounting for 665 reports. Mischief followed with 228 incidents, while break-and-enter incidents totalled 79. Surrey's three-month snapshot shows a higher volume of theft-related incidents at 1,460, alongside 160 break-and-enter reports. Robbery and other categories were minimal or absent in Surrey's data. The differing timeframes prevent a direct comparison, but both cities highlight theft as a prominent concern.
Key stats
Abbotsford: 995 incidents (April 3–June 2, 2026)
Surrey: 1,641 incidents (January 1–March 1, 2026)
Theft-related incidents: 665 in Abbotsford, 1,460 in Surrey
Mischief: 228 in Abbotsford, 21 in Surrey
Break and enter: 79 in Abbotsford, 160 in Surrey
Robbery: 14 in Abbotsford, 0 in Surrey
What these numbers mean
These snapshots reflect different reporting periods, so trends cannot be directly compared. Abbotsford's data shows a notable focus on mischief alongside theft, while Surrey's higher theft-related counts dominate its shorter window. Until aligned date ranges are available, readers should treat these as separate city profiles rather than a head-to-head comparison.
About this dataset
Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Different taxonomies: Cities classify offences slightly differently. Our pipeline normalises labels into 13 standard categories, but the source taxonomies are not identical.
Different reporting windows: Two cities may have different start and end dates. Read side-by-side counts as selected-window incident totals, not population-normalised risk or full-year totals unless the page explicitly says so.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I compare Abbotsford and Surrey directly?
The cities published data for different timeframes: Abbotsford's covers April–June 2026, while Surrey's spans January–March 2026. Without overlapping periods, a direct comparison isn't valid.
Which category had the largest difference between the cities?
Theft-related incidents showed the biggest numerical gap: 1,460 in Surrey versus 665 in Abbotsford. However, the differing windows mean this isn't a like-for-like comparison.
Did either city report zero incidents in any category?
Surrey reported zero robberies and zero 'other' incidents in its snapshot, while Abbotsford had small counts in both.
How often is this data updated?
Update frequencies vary by city. Check each city's open-data portal for release schedules. Surrey's latest window ends in March 2026, while Abbotsford's runs through June 2026.
Sources
Data sourced from open-data portals operated by the Province of British Columbia and municipal governments.
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