Crime data for Colwood, British Columbia.
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British Columbia, Canada
Colwood is a city on Vancouver Island to the southwest of Victoria, capital of British Columbia, Canada. Colwood was incorporated in 1985 and has a population of approximately 19,000 people. Colwood lies within the boundaries of the Greater Victoria area or Capital Regional District, in a region called the Western Communities, or the West Shore. Set along more than 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) of oceanfront, this fast-growing seaside community is one of the 13 component municipalities of Greater Victoria.
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 Colwood
(257.3 per 100k)Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)
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By Type
8
Total Charged
8
Adults Charged
0
Youth Charged
In 2024, Colwood recorded 57 impaired driving incidents, an increase of 32.6% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (37 incidents, 100% of sub-types), followed by Causing death (0 incidents, 0%). The impaired driving rate was 257.3 per 100,000 population. A total of 8 persons were charged, including 8 adults and 0 youth.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
$102,000
Median Income
5.1%
Unemployment
42.4
Median Age
12.5%
Growth (2016–2021)
$102,000
Median Household Income
4.9%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
61.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
$800,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,514
Avg. Monthly Rent
The median after-tax household income was $102,000, and the unemployment rate was 5.1%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
103
Adults Charged
-24.8% YoY34
Youth Charged
+240.0% YoY24.8%
Youth Share
137
Total Charged
Adult rate: 573.2 per 100,000
Youth rate: 2332.0 per 100,000
2024
Adults: 103
Youth: 34
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Adult Δ (2010–2024)
-9.6%
Youth Δ (2010–2024)
+78.9%
In 2024, Colwood recorded 103 adults charged and 34 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 24.8% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by +78.9%, while adult charges changed by -9.6%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
Incidents
7
▼ 41.7% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
31.6
Breakdown
Incidents
447
▲ 5.7% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
2018.0
Breakdown
Incidents
258
▼ 14.6% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
1164.7
Breakdown
Incidents
88
▲ 6.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
397.3
Breakdown
Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences
Total Incidents
34
▲ 21.4% vs 2023
SA L1 Rate / 100K
108.3
Breakdown
Incidents
31
▲ 6.9% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
139.9
Breakdown
Total Incidents
57
▲ 32.6% vs 2023
Drug Rate / 100K
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