Peace River

Crime data for Peace River, Alberta.

Peace River Safety Score

Below Average

Police Reported Crime Data

Total Crimes (2024)

1,810

↓ 4.8%

Historical Trend (2010 - 2024)

Clearance Rate

33.9%

Cases solved by police

613 Solved1,197 Unsolved

Most Common

Property Crime

60%

Property

Other

Violent

Top 5 Reported Violations

Most frequent specific criminal code violations in 2024.

Historical Trend by Violation

No trend data available.

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Data: 2024

Safety Score and CSI data are not available for this police service jurisdiction. Please refer to the crime breakdown below.

Crime Breakdown

2024

Property Crime

60.3%1,711

Violent Crime

20.9%592

Other Offences

18.8%533

Hate crime data shown for Alberta (provincial level)

Hate Crimes

2024

398↑7.6%vs 2023

Police-reported hate crime incidents in Alberta

Hate Crime Trend (2014–2024)

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By Motivation

Sub-categories based on national distribution

In 2024, Alberta recorded 398 police-reported hate crimes, an increase of 7.6% from 2023. The most common motivation was Race or ethnicity (181 incidents, 45% of total), with Black being the most targeted group (66 incidents). Religion-motivated crimes totalled 74 (19%), led by Jewish (51).

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0066-01 — Police-reported hate crime

Homicide data shown for Canada (national level)

Homicides

2024

788↓1.0%vs 2023

Homicide victims in Canada

(1.91 per 100k)

Homicide Trend (1961–2024)

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By Method

788 victims(-1.0%)

🔫Shooting

28636.3%

🔪Stabbing

25031.7%

👊Beating

13116.6%

📋Other methods used

445.6%

⛓️Strangulation

313.9%

❓Methods used unknown

293.7%

🔥Fire (burns or suffocation)

172.2%

Homicide rate:1.91 per 100,000

In 2024, Canada recorded 788 homicide victims, a decrease of 1.0% from 2023. The most common method was Shooting (286 victims, 36.3% of total), followed by Stabbing (250 victims, 31.7%). The homicide rate was 1.91 per 100,000 population.

Source: Statistics Canada, Homicide Survey — Tables 35-10-0068-01, 35-10-0069-01, 35-10-0071-01

Impaired Driving

2024

42↓10.6%vs 2023

Impaired driving incidents in Peace River

(114.3 per 100k)

Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)

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By Type

42 incidents(-10.6%)

🍺Impaired by alcohol

36100%

💀Causing death

00%

🩸Failure to provide blood sample

00%

🏥Causing bodily harm

00%

💨Failure to provide breath sample

00%

Total Charged

Adults Charged

Youth Charged

Impaired driving rate:114.3 per 100,000

In 2024, Peace River recorded 42 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 10.6% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (36 incidents, 100% of sub-types), followed by Causing death (0 incidents, 0%). The impaired driving rate was 114.3 per 100,000 population. A total of 6 persons were charged, including 6 adults and 0 youth.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

61,532

Population

$84,000

Median Income

8.8%

Unemployment

67.9%

Homeownership

👥 Population

35.6

Median Age

-2.2%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$97,000

Median Household Income

$111,300

Average Household Income

9.8%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

70.4%

Participation Rate

64.2%

Employment Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

10,380

High School

16,095

Postsecondary

21,145

Bachelor's+

6,035

🏠 Housing

$362,000

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,159

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,432

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

5,895

Visible Minorities

5,730

Immigrants

9,100

Indigenous Identity

According to the 2021 Census, Peace River, Regional district (RD) had a population of 61,532 (-2.2% change from 2016) with a median age of 35.6. The median after-tax household income was $84,000, and the unemployment rate was 8.8%. Homeownership rate was 67.9% with an average dwelling value of $362,000.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

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Adult vs Youth Charged

2024

514

Adults Charged

-27.7% YoY

Youth Charged

-75.8% YoY

1.5%

Youth Share

522

Total Charged

Adult rate: 2322.9 per 100,000

Youth rate: 394.5 per 100,000

2024

Adults: 514

Youth: 8

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

Dual-axis: each line has its own scale · Click to view year details

Adult Δ (2010–2024)

-26.0%

Youth Δ (2010–2024)

-87.3%

In 2024, Peace River recorded 514 adults charged and 8 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 1.5% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by -87.3%, while adult charges changed by -26.0%.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🔴 VERY HIGH

2024

164incidents

876 per 100,000 population

-2%

Since 2010

8.5%

Solved Rate

2010

Peak Year

—

CSI Impact

Persons Charged9

👤 Adults: 8 (89%)🧑 Youth: 1 (11%)

Very low — most thefts go unsolved

How Cases Are Cleared

Cleared by Charge9 (64%)

Cleared Otherwise5 (36%)

"Cleared otherwise" includes cases where charges cannot be laid (e.g., suspect deceased, diplomatic immunity, victim declines).

Unfounded Reports

9.8%

of all reported MVT

vs National Average▲ 277% above

This Location876

National Avg232.5

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (2010)

Peace River recorded 164 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 (876 per 100K), down from a peak rate of 892.3 in 2010. Only 8.5% of cases are solved, making it one of the hardest crimes for police to clear.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177. Click chart to select year.

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Firearms & Weapons

2024

Incidents

▼ 62.5% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

76.2

Breakdown

Firearms Act

829.6%

Pointing a firearm

725.9%

Discharge firearm

518.5%

Possession of weapons

414.8%

Unsafe storage

311.1%

Weapons trafficking

00%

🏠

Property Crime

2024

Incidents

1,711

▲ 3.1% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

6208.3

Breakdown

Mischief

75849.7%

Theft under $5K

29919.6%

Break & Enter

25917%

Motor vehicle theft

16410.8%

Theft over $5K

261.7%

Arson

171.1%

Shoplifting $5K+

20.1%

🔪

Violent Crime

2024

Incidents

592

▼ 0.5% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

2732.8

Breakdown

Assault Level 1

24759.5%

Assault Level 2

10826%

Sexual Assault L1

225.3%

Criminal Harassment

225.3%

Uttering Threats

81.9%

Assault Level 3

41%

Robbery

41%

💰

Fraud & Identity Crime

2024

Incidents

▼ 4.2% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

457.1

Breakdown

Identity Fraud

975%

Identity Theft

325%

🔞

Sexual Violence

2024

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

▼ 12.8% vs 2023

SA L1 Rate / 100K

85.7

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1

2264.7%

Violations Against Children

617.6%

Voyeurism

38.8%

Non-consensual Images

25.9%

Sexual Assault L2

12.9%

Sexual Assault L3

00%

🏚️

Breaking & Entering

2024

Incidents

259

▲ 1.2% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

1037.9

Breakdown

Standard B&E

25799.2%

B&E to Steal Firearm

20.8%

🍺

Substance-Related Crime

2024

Total Incidents

▼ 10.6% vs 2023

Drug Rate / 100K

—

Breakdown

Impaired Driving

42100%

Cannabis Possession

00%

Cannabis Trafficking

00%

Peace River

Alberta, Canada

Population

6,619

Wikipedia

About Peace River

Peace River is a town in northwest Alberta, Canada. It is along the banks of the Peace River at its confluence with the Smoky River, the Heart River and Pat's Creek. It is approximately 486 kilometres (302 mi) northwest of Edmonton and 198 kilometres (123 mi) northeast of Grande Prairie on Highway 2. It was known as the Village of Peace River Crossing between 1914 and 1916.

Livability Score

A+

99/100 Score

Cost of Living Index

100Average

National Baseline = 100

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High

23.8°C

Jan Low

-13.5°C

Annual Rain

373 mm

Annual Snow

134 cm

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Nearby Areas

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References & Sources

Wikipedia

General information about Peace River

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Statistics Canada

Crime statistics, population & census data

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Crime data sourced from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey via Statistics Canada. Last updated for the most recent available reference year.

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

61,532

Population

$84,000

Median Income

8.8%

Unemployment

67.9%

Homeownership

👥 Population

35.6

Median Age

-2.2%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$97,000

Median Household Income

$111,300

Average Household Income

9.8%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

70.4%

Participation Rate

64.2%

Employment Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

10,380

High School

16,095

Postsecondary

21,145

Bachelor's+

6,035

🏠 Housing

$362,000

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,159

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,432

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

5,895

Visible Minorities

5,730

Immigrants

9,100

Indigenous Identity

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

Peace River Safety Score

Police Reported Crime Data

1,810

33.9%

Property Crime

Top 5 Reported Violations

Historical Trend by Violation

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Crime Breakdown

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Property Crime

Violent Crime

Fraud & Identity Crime

Sexual Violence

Breaking & Entering

Substance-Related Crime

Peace River

About Peace River

Climate & Weather

📰 Latest Crime News

Community Safety Alert: Alberta RCMP Highlights Dangers of Impaired, Fatigued and Distracted Driving

Community Safety Alert: Driver Arrested After Fleeing Speed Enforcement in Red Deer, Alberta

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Community Safety Alert: Second-Degree Murder Conviction in Cold Lake, Alberta

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Nearby Areas

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References & Sources

📰 Latest Crime News

Community Safety Alert: Alberta RCMP Highlights Dangers of Impaired, Fatigued and Distracted Driving

Community Safety Alert: Driver Arrested After Fleeing Speed Enforcement in Red Deer, Alberta

Community Safety Alert: Armed Arrest After Reported Hotel Break-In Near Blackfalds, Alberta

Alberta RCMP Alert: Investment Scam Risks Highlighted During Fraud Prevention Month

Community Safety Alert: Second-Degree Murder Conviction in Cold Lake, Alberta

Community Alert: Parkland RCMP Seek Suspect Truck After Break and Enter in Rich Valley

Crime & Safety Overview

Crime Breakdown

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Property Crime

Violent Crime

Fraud & Identity Crime

Sexual Violence

Breaking & Entering

Substance-Related Crime