Crime data for Fernie, British Columbia.
Below Average
Fernie is a city in the Elk Valley area of the East Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, Canada, located on BC Highway 3 on the western approaches to the Crowsnest Pass through the Rocky Mountains. Founded in 1898 and incorporated as the City of Fernie in July 1904, the municipality has a population of over 5,000 with an additional 2,000 outside city limits in communities under the jurisdiction of the Regional District of East Kootenay. A substantial seasonal population swells the city during the winter months.
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 Fernie
(715.0 per 100k)Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)
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By Type
5
Total Charged
5
Adults Charged
0
Youth Charged
In 2024, Fernie recorded 58 impaired driving incidents, an increase of 38.1% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (48 incidents, 100% of sub-types), followed by Causing death (0 incidents, 0%). The impaired driving rate was 715.0 per 100,000 population. A total of 5 persons were charged, including 5 adults and 0 youth.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
$107,000
Median Income
9.4%
Unemployment
38
Median Age
17.1%
Growth (2016–2021)
$107,000
Median Household Income
6.1%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
65.2%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
$645,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,284
Avg. Monthly Rent
The median after-tax household income was $107,000, and the unemployment rate was 9.4%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
49
Adults Charged
-38.8% YoY2
Youth Charged
+100.0% YoY3.9%
Youth Share
51
Total Charged
Adult rate: 911.0 per 100,000
2024
Adults: 49
Youth: 2
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Adult Δ (2010–2024)
-66.2%
Youth Δ (2010–2024)
-83.3%
In 2024, Fernie recorded 49 adults charged and 2 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 3.9% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by -83.3%, while adult charges changed by -66.2%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
Incidents
4
▼ 33.3% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
102.2
Breakdown
Incidents
159
▼ 19.7% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
2008.8
Breakdown
Incidents
123
▲ 25.5% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
1225.7
Breakdown
Incidents
39
▼ 4.9% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
510.7
Breakdown
Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences
Total Incidents
17
▲ 183.3% vs 2023
SA L1 Rate / 100K
68.1
Breakdown
Incidents
4
▼ 73.3% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
68.1
Breakdown
Total Incidents
58
▲ 38.1% vs 2023
Drug Rate / 100K
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