Crime data for Whistler, British Columbia.
Below Average
Whistler is a resort municipality in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains, approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi) north of Vancouver and 36 km (22 mi) south of Pemberton. It has a permanent population of approximately 13,982 (2021), and 3,241 seasonal residents (estimated).
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 Whistler
(761.6 per 100k)Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)
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By Type
22
Total Charged
22
Adults Charged
0
Youth Charged
In 2024, Whistler recorded 120 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 11.1% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (96 incidents, 98% of sub-types), followed by Causing bodily harm (2 incidents, 2%). The impaired driving rate was 761.6 per 100,000 population. A total of 22 persons were charged, including 22 adults and 0 youth.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
$99,000
Median Income
17.5%
Unemployment
35.6
Median Age
19.0%
Growth (2016–2021)
$99,000
Median Household Income
6.8%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
66.8%
Employment Rate
17.5%
Unemployment Rate
$1,200,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$2,012
Avg. Monthly Rent
The median after-tax household income was $99,000, and the unemployment rate was 17.5%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
148
Adults Charged
-10.3% YoY2
Youth Charged
-71.4% YoY1.3%
Youth Share
150
Total Charged
Adult rate: 1063.1 per 100,000
Youth rate: 0.0 per 100,000
2024
Adults: 148
Youth: 2
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Adult Δ (2010–2024)
-66.9%
Youth Δ (2010–2024)
-85.7%
In 2024, Whistler recorded 148 adults charged and 2 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 1.3% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by -85.7%, while adult charges changed by -66.9%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
Incidents
6
▲ 100.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
0.0
Breakdown
Incidents
622
▲ 18.7% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
3731.2
Breakdown
Incidents
230
▼ 0.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
1452.8
Breakdown
Incidents
131
▲ 44.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
825.6
Breakdown
Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences
Total Incidents
34
▲ 9.7% vs 2023
SA L1 Rate / 100K
0.0
Breakdown
Incidents
26
▼ 0.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
153.6
Breakdown
Total Incidents
120
▼ 11.1% vs 2023
Drug Rate / 100K
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