July 24, 2020 Media Release

Winnipeg Police Service 2019 Annual Statistical Report

The Winnipeg Police Service has released its 2019 Annual Statistical Report.  The findings show that violent crimes and property crimes continue to be a serious problem in Winnipeg.
Both categories remain significantly above their 5-year averages.

Crime Category	2019 Actuals	2018-2019 % Change	% Difference / 5-yr Average
Violent Crimes	10 878	4.0%	17.0%
Property Crimes	51 483	14.8%	47.6%
Other Crimes	5 674	-0.5%	7.5%
Drug Crimes	564	-18.3%	-42.3%
Total Crimes	69 294	10.0%	34.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calls for service have increased.  Five-year averages in those categories remain elevated as well.

Calls for Service	2019	2018-2019 % Change		% Difference over 5-year Average
Total Calls to the Communications Centre	648 247		4.8%	13.5%
Total Events – Citizen-generated & Police-initiated	231 670		2.9%	6.5%
Total Citizen-generated Events	156 158		4.2%	9.0%
Total Police-initiated Events	75 512		0.3%	1.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The annual report can be viewed in its entirety in the WPS website: https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/AnnualReports/2019/2019AR.pdf

For information on Crime Prevention please visit: https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/tblofcontents/Takeaction.stm

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Homicide – Investigation: C20-173625

On July 23, 2020, at approximately 5:25 p.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a report of a male stabbed in a parking lot at the northwest corner of Lagimodiere Boulevard and Fermor Avenue.

An adult male was transported to hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as Ryan Kelly LEGARY, 43.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Detectives are asking that anyone who may have been in the area during this time to contact either the homicide unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) if they believe they have any information that could assist with the investigation.

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