Crime data for Houston, British Columbia.
Below Average
British Columbia, Canada
Houston is a forestry, mining and tourism town in the Bulkley Valley of the Northern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Its population as of 2021 was 3,052, with approximately 2,000 in the surrounding rural area. It is known as the "steelhead capital" and it has the world's largest fly fishing rod. Houston's tourism industry is largely based on ecotourism and Steelhead Park, situated along Highway 16. Houston is named in honour of the pioneer newspaperman John Houston.
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 Houston
(259.4 per 100k)Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)
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By Type
1
Total Charged
1
Adults Charged
0
Youth Charged
In 2024, Houston recorded 10 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 52.4% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (8 incidents, 100% of sub-types), followed by Causing death (0 incidents, 0%). The impaired driving rate was 259.4 per 100,000 population. A total of 1 persons were charged, including 1 adults and 0 youth.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
$84,000
Median Income
12.4%
Unemployment
38.8
Median Age
2.0%
Growth (2016–2021)
$84,000
Median Household Income
11.4%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
59.9%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
$224,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$920
Avg. Monthly Rent
The median after-tax household income was $84,000, and the unemployment rate was 12.4%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
84
Adults Charged
-11.6% YoY3
Youth Charged
+200.0% YoY3.4%
Youth Share
87
Total Charged
Adult rate: 2805.6 per 100,000
2024
Adults: 84
Youth: 3
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Adult Δ (2010–2024)
-42.9%
Youth Δ (2010–2024)
-40.0%
In 2024, Houston recorded 84 adults charged and 3 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 3.4% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by -40.0%, while adult charges changed by -42.9%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
Incidents
9
▲ 50.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
233.5
Breakdown
Incidents
214
▼ 0.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
5551.2
Breakdown
Incidents
173
▲ 10.9% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
4487.7
Breakdown
Incidents
25
▼ 0.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
648.5
Breakdown
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Total Incidents
13
▲ 18.2% vs 2023
SA L1 Rate / 100K
77.8
Breakdown
Incidents
16
▼ 11.1% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
415.1
Breakdown
Total Incidents
10
▼ 52.4% vs 2023
Drug Rate / 100K
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