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Portage la Prairie crime statistics

Crime statistics and police areas for Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Updated October 26, 2026·Data year 2025·Source: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime·Français

Portage la Prairie crime statistics, 2025

Key takeaway

In 2025, police reported 3,427 incidents in Portage la Prairie, −4.1% from 2024. Police cleared 42.4% of incidents.

Police service reporting these figures: Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, municipal

Police-reported incidents

3,427

↓ −4.1% vs previous year

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0181-01, 2025

How to read this

Incidents cleared

42.4%

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0181-01, 2025

How to read this

Crime Severity Index, Canada

75.0

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01, 2025

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Police-reported incidents in Portage la Prairie, 2010 to 2025

All violations: Criminal Code, traffic and other federal laws.

01,0002,0003,0004,000201020142018202220253,427
  • Portage la Prairie
01,0002,0003,0004,000201020132016201920222025Portage la Prairie 3,427
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0181-01
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Police-reported incidents in Portage la Prairie, 2010 to 2025
YearIncidents
20102,673
20113,041
20123,086
20132,595
20142,330
20152,756
20162,596
20172,949
20183,213
20193,588
20203,073
20213,103
20223,358
20233,616
20243,573
20253,427
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Most reported offences in Portage la Prairie, 2025

  • Mischief695
  • Disturb the peace371
  • Assault, level 1279
  • Fail to comply with order264
  • Shoplifting $5,000 or under259
  • Theft $5,000 or under238
  • Theft $5,000 or under from a motor vehicle140
  • Assault, level 2, weapon or bodily harm129
  • Uttering threats123
  • Breaking and entering115
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0181-01, 2025
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Most reported offences in Portage la Prairie, 2025
OffenceIncidents
Mischief695
Disturb the peace371
Assault, level 1279
Fail to comply with order264
Shoplifting $5,000 or under259
Theft $5,000 or under238
Theft $5,000 or under from a motor vehicle140
Assault, level 2, weapon or bodily harm129
Uttering threats123
Breaking and entering115
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Types of crime in Portage la Prairie, 2025

Share of Criminal Code incidents, excluding traffic.

  • Property crime49.0 %
  • Other Criminal Code30.3 %
  • Violent crime20.7 %
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0181-01, 2025
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Types of crime in Portage la Prairie, 2025
TypeIncidents%
Property crime1,61849
Other Criminal Code1,00130.3
Violent crime68320.7
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Every reported offence

The most reported offences in Portage la Prairie, 2010 to 2025

Police-reported incidents per year.

020040060080020102014201820222025695371279264
  • Mischief
  • Disturb the peace
  • Assault, level 1
  • Fail to comply with order
0200400600800201020132016201920222025Mischief 695Disturb the peace 371Assault, level 1 279Fail to comply with order 264
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01
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The most reported offences in Portage la Prairie, 2010 to 2025
YearMischiefDisturb the peaceAssault, level 1Fail to comply with order
2010630209212178
2011660279249187
2012701283260197
2013518255208195
2014464261225176
2015523246224223
2016488299235225
2017453350228240
2018447340215327
2019400492260335
2020416439251286
2021497504269218
2022523463234216
2023572523302251
2024592475314191
2025695371279264
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Portage la Prairie

Manitoba, Canada

Population

13,270

Established

1738

Wikipedia

About Portage la Prairie

Portage la Prairie is a small city in the Central Plains Region of Manitoba, Canada. In 2016, the population was 13,304 and the land area was 24.68 square kilometres (9.53 sq mi).

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High
25°C
Jan Low
-20.7°C
Annual Rain
207 mm
Annual Snow
63 cm

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Nearby Areas

14 locations

Dakota Tipi 1

Municipality
5km

Portage la Prairie

Municipality
8km

Long Plain

Municipality
18km

Long Plain 6

Municipality
19km

Dakota Plains 6A

Municipality
24km

Norfolk-Treherne

Municipality
29km

Birdtail Creek 57

Municipality
100km

Brokenhead 4

Municipality
100km

Cartwright-Roblin

Municipality
100km

Police & Justice

Unfounded Rate2025

i
8.54%
320 unfounded|3,427 total

Percentage of reports deemed baseless or false. Lower rates indicate more reliable reporting and thorough follow-up.

Youth Justice2025

i
62.3%
37.7%
94 Charged
57 Diverted

Balance between formal charges and diversionary programs for youth offenders.

Clearance by Category

i
Violent Crimes67.5%
461 Solved683 Total
Property Crimes19.4%
314 Solved1,618 Total
Other Offences61.5%
616 Solved1,001 Total
Overall42.4%
1,453 Solved3,427 Total
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Fraud & Identity Crime

i
2025

Incidents

83

▼ 25.2% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

563.2

Breakdown

Fraud
6983.1%
Identity Fraud
1113.3%
Identity Theft
33.6%

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data

Impaired Driving

i2025
56↑24.4%vs 2024

Impaired driving incidents in Portage la Prairie

(380.0 per 100,000)

Impaired driving trend (2010–2025)

38567593201020132016201920222025

Click on chart to view breakdown for that year

By Type

56 incidents(+24.4%)
🍺Impaired by alcohol
4478.6%
•Other
1221.4%

24

Total Charged

23

Adults Charged

1

Youth Charged

Impaired driving rate:380.0 per 100,000

In 2025, police in Portage la Prairie reported 56 impaired driving incidents. That is 24.4% more than in 2024. The most common type was Impaired by alcohol (44 incidents). The rate was 380.0 per 100,000 people. 24 people were charged: 23 adults and 1 youth.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data

⚖️

Adult vs Youth Charged

i2025

922

Adults Charged

+8.3% YoY

94

Youth Charged

+28.8% YoY

9.3%

Youth Share

1,016

Total Charged

Adult rate: 8009.7 per 100,000

Youth rate: 8274.6 per 100,000

02004006008001K0501001502010201520202025Adults ▼▼ Youth

2025

Adults: 922

Youth: 94

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

Dual-axis: each line has its own scale · Click to view year details

Adult Δ (2010–2025)

+76.6%

Youth Δ (2010–2025)

-16.8%

In 2025, police in Portage la Prairie charged 922 adults and 94 youth. Youth were 9.3% of the people charged. Since 2010, charges against youth changed by -16.8% and charges against adults by +76.6%.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🔴 VERY HIGHi
2025
46incidents
312.1 per 100,000 population
-73%
Since 2010
23.9%
Solved Rate
2010
Peak Year
—
CSI Impact
Persons Charged4
👤 Adults: 4 (100%)🧑 Youth: 0 (0%)
+ 2 youth diverted (not charged)
How Cases Are Cleared
Cleared by Charge4 (36%)
Cleared Otherwise7 (64%)
"Cleared otherwise" includes cases where charges cannot be laid (e.g., suspect deceased, diplomatic immunity, victim declines).
Unfounded Reports
16
25.8%
of all reported MVT
vs National Average▲ 55% above
This Location312.1
National Avg200.8
2004006008001K1.2K2025: 312.1 / 100K (46)201020122014201620182020202220242025
Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (2010)

In 2025, police in Portage la Prairie reported 46 motor vehicle thefts. That is 312.1 per 100,000 people. The rate peaked at 1,150.4 in 2010. 23.9% of cases were cleared.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. Click chart to select year. How we use this data

🔫

Firearms & Weapons

i
2025

Incidents

76

▼ 10.6% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

515.7

Breakdown

Possession of weapons
7598.7%
Weapons trafficking
11.3%
Pointing a firearm
2related

Related items are counted by Statistics Canada under violent crime or federal statutes, not in the weapons total.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data

🏠

Property Crime

i
2025

Incidents

1,618

▲ 0.8% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

10978.4

Breakdown

Mischief
69543%
Theft under $5K
63739.4%
Break & Enter
1157.1%
Motor vehicle theft
462.8%
Arson
90.6%
Theft over $5K
80.5%
Shoplifting $5K+
10.1%
Other
1076.6%

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data

🔪

Violent Crime

i
2025

Incidents

683

▼ 10.6% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

4634.3

Breakdown

Assault Level 1
27940.8%
Assault Level 2
12918.9%
Uttering Threats
12318%
Sexual Assault L1
243.5%
Robbery
233.4%
Criminal Harassment
81.2%
Assault Level 3
71%
Other
9013.2%

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data

🔞

Sexual Violence

i
2025

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

33

▼ 13.2% vs 2024

SA L1 Rate / 100K

223.9

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1
2472.7%
Violations Against Children
721.2%
Non-consensual Images
26.1%
Sexual Assault L3
00%
Sexual Assault L2
00%
Voyeurism
00%

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data

🏚️

Breaking & Entering

i
2025

Incidents

115

▼ 19.0% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

780.3

Breakdown

Standard B&E
115100%

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data

🍺

Substance-Related Crime

i
2025

Total Incidents

56

▲ 24.4% vs 2024

Drug Rate / 100K

—

Breakdown

Impaired Driving
56100%
Cannabis Possession
00%
Cannabis Trafficking
00%

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data