Crime data for Central Saanich, British Columbia.
Below Average
British Columbia, Canada
Central Saanich is a district municipality in Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and a member municipality of the Capital Regional District. It is located on the Saanich Peninsula, in the far south-east of Vancouver Island. It is the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ people. The district began as a farming community, and many hobby farms, along working farms and vineyards, still exist. In recent decades, the area has seen increasing residential, commercial, and industrial development, especially around the neighbourhoods of Brentwood Bay and Saanichton, which are occasionally referred to as separate communities.
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 Central Saanich
(134.0 per 100k)Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)
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By Type
6
Total Charged
6
Adults Charged
0
Youth Charged
In 2024, Central Saanich recorded 28 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 33.3% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (20 incidents, 100% of sub-types), followed by Causing death (0 incidents, 0%). The impaired driving rate was 134.0 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
$103,000
Median Income
4.9%
Unemployment
49.6
Median Age
3.4%
Growth (2016–2021)
$103,000
Median Household Income
5.5%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
59.0%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
$900,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,456
Avg. Monthly Rent
The median after-tax household income was $103,000, and the unemployment rate was 4.9%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
98
Adults Charged
+11.4% YoY5
Youth Charged
0.0% YoY4.9%
Youth Share
103
Total Charged
Adult rate: 559.0 per 100,000
Youth rate: 399.4 per 100,000
2024
Adults: 98
Youth: 5
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Adult Δ (2010–2024)
-27.9%
Youth Δ (2010–2024)
-73.7%
In 2024, Central Saanich recorded 98 adults charged and 5 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 4.9% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by -73.7%, while adult charges changed by -27.9%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
Incidents
2
▼ 33.3% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
9.6
Breakdown
Incidents
290
▲ 11.5% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
1388.0
Breakdown
Incidents
98
▼ 34.7% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
469.0
Breakdown
Incidents
65
▼ 27.8% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
311.1
Breakdown
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Total Incidents
9
▲ 28.6% vs 2023
SA L1 Rate / 100K
19.1
Breakdown
Incidents
17
▼ 22.7% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
81.4
Breakdown
Total Incidents
28
▼ 33.3% vs 2023
Drug Rate / 100K
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