Crime data for Bowen Island, British Columbia.
Below Average
Bowen Island, British Columbia, is an island municipality that is part of Metro Vancouver, and within the jurisdiction of the Islands Trust. Located in Howe Sound, it is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) wide by 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) long, and at its closest point is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the mainland. There is regular ferry service from Horseshoe Bay provided by BC Ferries, and semi-regular water taxi services. The population of 4,256 is supplemented in the summer by about 1,500 visitors. It has a land area of 50.12 km2 (19.35 sq mi).
National Baseline = 100
Annual historical averages
15 locations
Crime data sourced from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey via Statistics Canada. Last updated for the most recent available reference year.
Safety Score and CSI data are not available for this police service jurisdiction. Please refer to the crime breakdown below.
Hate crime data shown for British Columbia (provincial level)
Police-reported hate crime incidents in British Columbia
Hate Crime Trend (2014–2024)
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By Motivation
In 2024, British Columbia recorded 692 police-reported hate crimes, an increase of 2.7% from 2023. The most common motivation was Race or ethnicity (388 incidents, 56% of total), with Black being the most targeted group (143 incidents). Religion-motivated crimes totalled 125 (18%), led by Jewish (86).
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0066-01 — Police-reported hate crime
Homicide data shown for Canada (national level)
Homicide victims in Canada
(1.91 per 100k)Homicide Trend (1961–2024)
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By Method
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 incidents in Bowen Island
(21.4 per 100k)Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)
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By Type
In 2024, Bowen Island recorded 1 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 75.0% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (1 incidents, 100% of sub-types), followed by Causing death (0 incidents, 0%). The impaired driving rate was 21.4 per 100,000 population.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
$111,000
Median Income
6.1%
Unemployment
50
Median Age
15.7%
Growth (2016–2021)
$111,000
Median Household Income
7.4%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
62.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
$1,250,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,620
Avg. Monthly Rent
The median after-tax household income was $111,000, and the unemployment rate was 6.1%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
7
Adults Charged
+133.3% YoY0
Youth Charged
-100.0% YoY0.0%
Youth Share
7
Total Charged
Adult rate: 182.8 per 100,000
Youth rate: 0.0 per 100,000
2024
Adults: 7
Youth: 0
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Adult Δ (2010–2024)
0.0%
Youth Δ (2010–2024)
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In 2024, Bowen Island recorded 7 adults charged and 0 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 0.0% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by —, while adult charges changed by 0.0%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
Incidents
0
▼ 100.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
0.0
Breakdown
Incidents
70
▲ 18.6% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
1496.7
Breakdown
Incidents
25
▲ 4.2% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
534.5
Breakdown
Incidents
19
▲ 5.6% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
406.2
Breakdown
Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences
Total Incidents
3
▲ Infinity% vs 2023
SA L1 Rate / 100K
0.0
Breakdown
Incidents
5
▼ 0.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
106.9
Breakdown
Total Incidents
1
▼ 75.0% vs 2023
Drug Rate / 100K
—
Breakdown
