Crime data for Cowichan, British Columbia.
Below Average
Lake Cowichan is a town located near the eastern end of Cowichan Lake and, by highway, is a little over one hour northwest of Victoria, British Columbia. The town of Lake Cowichan was incorporated in 1944 and serves as the focal point of the Cowichan Lake Area, home to the indigenous c̓uubaʕsaʔtx̣ people. The Cowichan River flows through the middle of the town. The Cowichan River is designated as a Heritage River, and is also a popular location for tubing.
National Baseline = 100
Annual historical averages
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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.
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 Cowichan
(533.4 per 100k)Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)
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By Type
20
Total Charged
20
Adults Charged
0
Youth Charged
In 2024, Cowichan recorded 199 impaired driving incidents, an increase of 24.4% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (132 incidents, 99.2% of sub-types), followed by Causing bodily harm (1 incidents, 0.8%). The impaired driving rate was 533.4 per 100,000 population. A total of 20 persons were charged, including 20 adults and 0 youth.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
$77,000
Median Income
14.0%
Unemployment
30.2
Median Age
17.1%
Growth (2016–2021)
$77,000
Median Household Income
14.4%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
38.8%
Employment Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
The median after-tax household income was $77,000, and the unemployment rate was 14.0%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
415
Adults Charged
-9.0% YoY33
Youth Charged
+3.1% YoY7.4%
Youth Share
448
Total Charged
Adult rate: 1155.4 per 100,000
Youth rate: 1217.4 per 100,000
2024
Adults: 415
Youth: 33
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Adult Δ (2010–2024)
-29.7%
Youth Δ (2010–2024)
-44.1%
In 2024, Cowichan recorded 415 adults charged and 33 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 7.4% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by -44.1%, while adult charges changed by -29.7%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
Incidents
46
▼ 4.2% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
133.3
Breakdown
Incidents
1,742
▼ 6.6% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
4444.1
Breakdown
Incidents
1,098
▲ 16.9% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
2730.8
Breakdown
Incidents
158
▲ 18.8% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
376.9
Breakdown
Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences
Total Incidents
91
▲ 12.3% vs 2023
SA L1 Rate / 100K
153.7
Breakdown
Incidents
118
▼ 34.4% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
313.1
Breakdown
Total Incidents
199
▲ 24.4% vs 2023
Drug Rate / 100K
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