Socioeconomic Profile
Census 202122.2%
Unemployment
👥 Population
38.8
Median Age
-17.0%
Growth (2016–2021)
💼 Labour
40.0%
Employment Rate
22.2%
Unemployment Rate
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

Crime data for Creston 1, British Columbia.
Below Average

British Columbia, Canada
Creston is a town in the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, Canada.
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
22.2%
Unemployment
38.8
Median Age
-17.0%
Growth (2016–2021)
40.0%
Employment Rate
22.2%
Unemployment Rate
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021