White Sands

Crime data for White Sands, Alberta.

White Sands Safety Score

Below Average

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Data from Alberta

Crime statistics are not available at the police jurisdiction level for White Sands. The data below is from Alberta (Province).

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Police Reported Crime DataAlberta data

Total Crimes (2024)

379,111

↓ 4.5%

Historical Trend (1998 - 2024)

Clearance Rate

37.4%

Cases solved by police

141,945 Solved237,166 Unsolved

Most Common

Property Crime

59%

Property

Violent

Other

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 Score2024

Rank #40 of 56 areas

CSI: 95.6 (lower = safer)

Year-over-Year

2024

Overall↓ 8.8%

Violent↓ 9.7%

Non-Violent↓ 8.4%

CSI Trend

Alberta

🇨🇦 Canada Avg

Crime Breakdown2024

Violent

53.4%CSI 105.9

Non-Violent

46.6%CSI 92.3

Crime Breakdown

2024

Property Crime

58.8%422,278

Violent Crime

21.0%150,992

Other Offences

20.2%145,190

Comparison

23% ABOVE NATL AVG

Alberta

95.6

Canada Avg

77.9

Crime Severity Index — lower is safer

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

33.6%

Percentage of reported crimes cleared by charge or otherwise. Higher rates indicate better police case resolution.

Hate Crimes

2024

398↑7.6%vs 2023

Police-reported hate crime incidents in Alberta

Hate Crime Trend (2014–2024)

Click on chart to view sub-categories for that year

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

Homicides

2024

98↓16.2%vs 2023

Homicide victims in Alberta

Homicide Trend (1961–2024)

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By Method

98 victims(-16.2%)Methods based on national distribution

🔫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%

In 2024, Alberta recorded 98 homicide victims, a decrease of 16.2% from 2023. The most common method was Shooting (286 victims, 36.3% of total), followed by Stabbing (250 victims, 31.7%).

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

Impaired Driving

2024

15,330↓5.2%vs 2023

Impaired driving incidents in Alberta

(156.8 per 100k)

Impaired Driving Trend (1998–2024)

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By Type

15,330 incidents(-5.2%)

🍺Impaired by alcohol

11,43099.3%

🏥Causing bodily harm

680.6%

💀Causing death

180.2%

💨Failure to provide breath sample

00%

🩸Failure to provide blood sample

00%

2,066

Total Charged

2,032

Adults Charged

Youth Charged

Impaired driving rate:156.8 per 100,000

In 2024, Alberta recorded 15,330 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 5.2% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (11,430 incidents, 99.3% of sub-types), followed by Causing bodily harm (68 incidents, 0.6%). The impaired driving rate was 156.8 per 100,000 population. A total of 2,066 persons were charged, including 2,032 adults and 34 youth.

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

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

4,262,635

Population

$83,000

Median Income

11.5%

Unemployment

71.3%

Homeownership

👥 Population

38.4

Median Age

4.8%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$96,000

Median Household Income

$119,700

Average Household Income

9.2%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

68.0%

Participation Rate

60.2%

Employment Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

522,835

High School

972,110

Postsecondary

1,880,185

Bachelor's+

865,370

🏠 Housing

$448,800

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,332

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,678

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

1,161,420

Visible Minorities

970,970

Immigrants

284,470

Indigenous Identity

According to the 2021 Census, Alberta had a population of 4,262,635 (+4.8% change from 2016) with a median age of 38.4. The median after-tax household income was $83,000, and the unemployment rate was 11.5%. Homeownership rate was 71.3% with an average dwelling value of $448,800.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

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Adult vs Youth Charged

2024

170,158

Adults Charged

-6.5% YoY

8,072

Youth Charged

-8.1% YoY

4.5%

Youth Share

178,230

Total Charged

Adult rate: 2215.4 per 100,000

Youth rate: 1110.2 per 100,000

2024

Adults: 170,158

Youth: 8,072

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

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

Adult Δ (1998–2024)

+171.9%

Youth Δ (1998–2024)

-46.2%

In 2024, Alberta recorded 170,158 adults charged and 8,072 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 4.5% of all persons charged. Since 1998, youth charges have changed by -46.2%, while adult charges changed by +171.9%.

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

🖥️Cybercrime🟡 AVERAGE

2024

282.4per 100,000 population

+395%

Since 2014

2024

Peak Year

282.4

Peak Rate

Years of Data

vs National Average▲ 13% above

This Location282.4

National Avg249.2

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year

Cybercrime in Alberta reached 282.4 per 100,000 in 2024, its highest level on record, 13% above the national average.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0002. Click chart to select year.

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🔴 VERY HIGH

2024

73,536incidents

376.1 per 100,000 population

-30%

Since 1998

Solved Rate

2006

Peak Year

5.3%

CSI Impact

Persons Charged3,136

👤 Adults: 2,872 (92%)🧑 Youth: 264 (8%)

+ 268 youth diverted (not charged)

Very low — most thefts go unsolved

How Cases Are Cleared

Cleared by Charge4,072 (61%)

Cleared Otherwise2,572 (39%)

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

Unfounded Reports

7,348

9.1%

of all reported MVT

vs National Average▲ 62% above

This Location376.1

National Avg232.5

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (2006)

Alberta recorded 73,536 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 (376.1 per 100K), down from a peak rate of 715.5 in 2006. Only 9% 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

16,424

▲ 36.2% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

1022.5

Breakdown

Possession of weapons

14,42470.6%

Pointing a firearm

1,8699.1%

Discharge firearm

1,7548.6%

Firearms Act

1,6538.1%

Unsafe storage

5642.8%

Weapons trafficking

1770.9%

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Drug Offences

2024

Incidents

11,970

▲ 94.6% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

122.4

Breakdown

Other drug trafficking

5,78055.5%

Cocaine trafficking

4,63144.5%

Cannabis possession

00%

Cannabis trafficking

00%

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Property Crime

2024

Incidents

848,045

▲ 25.2% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

27128.3

Breakdown

Theft under $5K

285,22640.3%

Mischief

231,28132.7%

Break & Enter

89,47012.6%

Motor vehicle theft

73,72610.4%

Theft over $5K

20,5522.9%

Arson

6,1350.9%

Shoplifting $5K+

8880.1%

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Violent Crime

2024

Incidents

304,111

▲ 32.5% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

20032.0

Breakdown

Assault Level 1

113,30353.4%

Assault Level 2

51,14824.1%

Sexual Assault L1

15,7117.4%

Robbery

12,8196%

Criminal Harassment

12,0805.7%

Uttering Threats

3,5581.7%

Assault Level 3

3,4791.6%

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Fraud & Identity Crime

2024

Incidents

99,260

▲ 36.1% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

506.3

Breakdown

Identity Fraud

9,28572.8%

Identity Theft

3,46627.2%

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Sexual Violence

2024

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

24,119

▲ 22.0% vs 2023

SA L1 Rate / 100K

60.9

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1

15,71165.1%

Violations Against Children

5,65723.5%

Non-consensual Images

1,5846.6%

Voyeurism

6182.6%

Sexual Assault L2

4912%

Sexual Assault L3

580.2%

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Breaking & Entering

2024

Incidents

89,470

▲ 17.3% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

2094.4

Breakdown

Standard B&E

88,94999.6%

B&E to Steal Firearm

3370.4%

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Substance-Related Crime

2024

Total Incidents

42,813

▲ 40.1% vs 2023

Drug Rate / 100K

122.4

Breakdown

Impaired Driving

30,84372%

Drug Violations

11,97028%

Cannabis Possession

00%

Cannabis Trafficking

00%

White Sands

Alberta, Canada

Population

174

Wikipedia

About White Sands

White Sands is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the southeast shore of Buffalo Lake, northwest from the Town of Stettler and east of the Summer Village of Rochon Sands and Rochon Sands Provincial Park.

Livability Score

A+

100/100 Score

Cost of Living Index

95Average

National Baseline = 100

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High

22.5°C

Jan Low

-9.4°C

Annual Rain

405 mm

Annual Snow

48 cm

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Nearby Areas

15 locations

References & Sources

Wikipedia

General information about White Sands

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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

4,262,635

Population

$83,000

Median Income

11.5%

Unemployment

71.3%

Homeownership

👥 Population

38.4

Median Age

4.8%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$96,000

Median Household Income

$119,700

Average Household Income

9.2%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

68.0%

Participation Rate

60.2%

Employment Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

522,835

High School

972,110

Postsecondary

1,880,185

Bachelor's+

865,370

🏠 Housing

$448,800

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,332

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,678

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

1,161,420

Visible Minorities

970,970

Immigrants

284,470

Indigenous Identity

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

White Sands Safety Score

Data from Alberta

Police Reported Crime DataAlberta data

379,111

37.4%

Property Crime

Top 5 Reported Violations

Historical Trend by Violation

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Crime Breakdown

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Drug Offences

Property Crime

Violent Crime

Fraud & Identity Crime

Sexual Violence

Breaking & Entering

Substance-Related Crime

White Sands

About White Sands

Climate & Weather

📰 Latest Crime News

Community Alert: Alberta RCMP Warn of Spring Paving and Gold Distraction Scams

Community Safety Alert: Armed Robbery at Fort McMurray Liquor Store, Suspect in Custody

Community Safety Alert: Aggravated Assault Charges Following Lake Street Attack in Red Deer County

Alberta RCMP Community Safety Alert: Rising AI-Powered Scams Targeting Albertans

Community Safety Alert: Firearms and Ammunition Seized After Impaired Driving Arrest in Fort McMurray

Community Safety Alert: Arrest After Break-In at Westlock Business Near 108 Avenue and 101 Street

Nearby Areas

Rochon Sands

Bashaw

Stettler

Donalda

Alix

Stettler County No. 6

Edberg

Big Valley

Camrose County

References & Sources

📰 Latest Crime News

Community Alert: Alberta RCMP Warn of Spring Paving and Gold Distraction Scams

Community Safety Alert: Armed Robbery at Fort McMurray Liquor Store, Suspect in Custody

Community Safety Alert: Aggravated Assault Charges Following Lake Street Attack in Red Deer County

Alberta RCMP Community Safety Alert: Rising AI-Powered Scams Targeting Albertans

Community Safety Alert: Firearms and Ammunition Seized After Impaired Driving Arrest in Fort McMurray

Community Safety Alert: Arrest After Break-In at Westlock Business Near 108 Avenue and 101 Street

Crime & Safety Overview

Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Crime Breakdown

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income