Crime data for Lake 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
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 Lake Cowichan
(203.8 per 100k)Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)
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By Type
2
Total Charged
2
Adults Charged
0
Youth Charged
In 2024, Lake Cowichan recorded 15 impaired driving incidents, an increase of 7.1% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (12 incidents, 100% of sub-types), followed by Causing death (0 incidents, 0%). The impaired driving rate was 203.8 per 100,000 population. A total of 2 persons were charged, including 2 adults and 0 youth.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
$68,000
Median Income
9.0%
Unemployment
52
Median Age
3.1%
Growth (2016–2021)
$68,000
Median Household Income
11.9%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
45.8%
Employment Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
$472,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,050
Avg. Monthly Rent
The median after-tax household income was $68,000, and the unemployment rate was 9.0%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
84
Adults Charged
-11.6% YoY5
Youth Charged
-16.7% YoY5.6%
Youth Share
89
Total Charged
Adult rate: 1330.8 per 100,000
2024
Adults: 84
Youth: 5
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Adult Δ (2010–2024)
-39.6%
Youth Δ (2010–2024)
-64.3%
In 2024, Lake Cowichan recorded 84 adults charged and 5 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 5.6% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by -64.3%, while adult charges changed by -39.6%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
Incidents
0
▼ 100.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
0.0
Breakdown
Incidents
209
▼ 21.4% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
2839.7
Breakdown
Incidents
156
▲ 6.8% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
2119.6
Breakdown
Incidents
28
▲ 12.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
380.4
Breakdown
Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences
Total Incidents
17
▲ 30.8% vs 2023
SA L1 Rate / 100K
149.5
Breakdown
Incidents
10
▼ 69.7% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
135.9
Breakdown
Total Incidents
15
▲ 7.1% vs 2023
Drug Rate / 100K
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