Fox Cove-Mortier

Crime data for Fox Cove-Mortier, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Fox Cove-Mortier Safety Score

Below Average

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Data from Newfoundland and Labrador

Crime statistics are not available at the police jurisdiction level for Fox Cove-Mortier. The data below is from Newfoundland and Labrador (Province).

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Police Reported Crime DataNewfoundland and Labrador data

Total Crimes (2024)

45,553

↑ 6.6%

Historical Trend (1998 - 2024)

Clearance Rate

25.6%

Cases solved by police

11,648 Solved33,905 Unsolved

Most Common

Property Crime

55%

Property

Violent

Other

Top 5 Reported Violations

Most frequent specific criminal code violations in 2024.

Historical Trend by Violation

No trend data available.

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Data: 2024

Safety Score2024

Rank #36 of 56 areas

CSI: 89.3 (lower = safer)

Year-over-Year

2024

Overall↑ 1.7%

Violent↓ 9.9%

Non-Violent↑ 7.3%

CSI Trend

Newfoundland and Labrador

🇨🇦 Canada Avg

Crime Breakdown2024

Violent

50.0%CSI 89.9

Non-Violent

50.0%CSI 89.7

Crime Breakdown

2024

Property Crime

54.8%45,506

Violent Crime

24.8%20,612

Other Offences

20.4%16,946

Comparison

15% ABOVE NATL AVG

Newfoundland and Labrador

89.3

Canada Avg

77.9

Crime Severity Index — lower is safer

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

26.4%

Percentage of reported crimes cleared by charge or otherwise. Higher rates indicate better police case resolution.

Homicides

2024

4↓50.0%vs 2023

Homicide victims in Newfoundland and Labrador

(0.73 per 100k)

Homicide Trend (1961–2024)

Click on chart to view methods breakdown for that year

By Method

4 victims(-50.0%)Methods based on national distribution

🔫Shooting

28636.3%

🔪Stabbing

25031.7%

👊Beating

13116.6%

📋Other methods used

445.6%

⛓️Strangulation

313.9%

❓Methods used unknown

293.7%

🔥Fire (burns or suffocation)

172.2%

Homicide rate:0.73 per 100,000

In 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador recorded 4 homicide victims, a decrease of 50.0% 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 0.73 per 100,000 population.

Source: Statistics Canada, Homicide Survey — Tables 35-10-0068-01, 35-10-0069-01, 35-10-0071-01

Impaired Driving

2024

4,008↑2.4%vs 2023

Impaired driving incidents in Newfoundland and Labrador

(367.5 per 100k)

Impaired Driving Trend (1998–2024)

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By Type

4,008 incidents(+2.4%)

🍺Impaired by alcohol

2,29699.5%

🏥Causing bodily harm

120.5%

🩸Failure to provide blood sample

00%

💨Failure to provide breath sample

00%

💀Causing death

00%

1,242

Total Charged

1,230

Adults Charged

Youth Charged

Impaired driving rate:367.5 per 100,000

In 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador recorded 4,008 impaired driving incidents, an increase of 2.4% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (2,296 incidents, 99.5% of sub-types), followed by Causing bodily harm (12 incidents, 0.5%). The impaired driving rate was 367.5 per 100,000 population. A total of 1,242 persons were charged, including 1,230 adults and 12 youth.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

510,550

Population

$63,200

Median Income

15.2%

Unemployment

75.9%

Homeownership

👥 Population

48.4

Median Age

-1.8%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$71,500

Median Household Income

$91,100

Average Household Income

15.2%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

56.1%

Participation Rate

47.5%

Employment Rate

15.2%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

88,710

High School

119,855

Postsecondary

225,390

Bachelor's+

72,190

🏠 Housing

$246,800

Avg. Dwelling Value

$903

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,014

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

16,855

Visible Minorities

14,250

Immigrants

46,545

Indigenous Identity

According to the 2021 Census, Newfoundland and Labrador had a population of 510,550 (-1.8% change from 2016) with a median age of 48.4. The median after-tax household income was $63,200, and the unemployment rate was 15.2%. Homeownership rate was 75.9% with an average dwelling value of $246,800.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

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Adult vs Youth Charged

2024

16,018

Adults Charged

+7.3% YoY

1,630

Youth Charged

+52.9% YoY

9.2%

Youth Share

17,648

Total Charged

Adult rate: 1740.1 per 100,000

Youth rate: 2498.8 per 100,000

2024

Adults: 16,018

Youth: 1,630

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

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

Adult Δ (1998–2024)

+16.7%

Youth Δ (1998–2024)

-66.5%

In 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador recorded 16,018 adults charged and 1,630 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 9.2% of all persons charged. Since 1998, youth charges have changed by -66.5%, while adult charges changed by +16.7%.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics

🖥️Cybercrime🟡 AVERAGE

2024

237.5per 100,000 population

+527%

Since 2014

2023

Peak Year

255.3

Peak Rate

Years of Data

vs National Average▼ 5% below

This Location237.5

National Avg249.2

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year

Cybercrime in Newfoundland and Labrador reached 237.5 per 100,000 in 2024, down from a peak of 255.3 in 2023.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0002. Click chart to select year.

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🟢 BELOW AVG

2024

2,652incidents

121.6 per 100,000 population

+2%

Since 1998

18.1%

Solved Rate

2004

Peak Year

1.8%

CSI Impact

Persons Charged320

👤 Adults: 300 (94%)🧑 Youth: 20 (6%)

+ 4 youth diverted (not charged)

Low solve rate for this crime type

How Cases Are Cleared

Cleared by Charge372 (78%)

Cleared Otherwise108 (23%)

"Cleared otherwise" includes cases where charges cannot be laid (e.g., suspect deceased, diplomatic immunity, victim declines).

Unfounded Reports

564

17.5%

of all reported MVT

vs National Average▼ 48% below

This Location121.6

National Avg232.5

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (2004)

Newfoundland and Labrador recorded 2,652 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 (121.6 per 100K), down from a peak rate of 190.2 in 2004. 18.1% of cases resulted in clearance.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177. Click chart to select year.

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Firearms & Weapons

2024

Incidents

1,367

▲ 51.7% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

51.9

Breakdown

Possession of weapons

1,15573.1%

Discharge firearm

1519.6%

Pointing a firearm

1006.3%

Unsafe storage

875.5%

Firearms Act

764.8%

Weapons trafficking

120.8%

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Drug Offences

2024

Incidents

2,363

▲ 138.2% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

208.5

Breakdown

Cocaine trafficking

2,52575.5%

Other drug trafficking

81924.5%

Cannabis possession

00%

Cannabis trafficking

00%

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Property Crime

2024

Incidents

107,406

▲ 48.3% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

4173.0

Breakdown

Mischief

50,65153.1%

Theft under $5K

30,49932%

Break & Enter

8,9789.4%

Motor vehicle theft

3,3123.5%

Theft over $5K

1,1651.2%

Arson

6100.6%

Shoplifting $5K+

1710.2%

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Violent Crime

2024

Incidents

49,582

▲ 42.9% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

1890.2

Breakdown

Assault Level 1

18,52658.9%

Assault Level 2

4,95615.7%

Criminal Harassment

3,45511%

Sexual Assault L1

2,0976.7%

Uttering Threats

1,1933.8%

Robbery

9583%

Assault Level 3

2920.9%

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Fraud & Identity Crime

2024

Incidents

10,809

▲ 44.6% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

478.1

Breakdown

Identity Fraud

47072.3%

Identity Theft

18027.7%

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Sexual Violence

2024

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

3,079

▲ 10.1% vs 2023

SA L1 Rate / 100K

78.3

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1

2,09768.1%

Violations Against Children

62820.4%

Non-consensual Images

2809.1%

Voyeurism

441.4%

Sexual Assault L2

260.8%

Sexual Assault L3

40.1%

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Breaking & Entering

2024

Incidents

8,978

▲ 34.7% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

37.3

Breakdown

Standard B&E

8,94099.6%

B&E to Steal Firearm

320.4%

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Substance-Related Crime

2024

Total Incidents

11,329

▲ 53.9% vs 2023

Drug Rate / 100K

208.5

Breakdown

Impaired Driving

8,96679.1%

Drug Violations

2,36320.9%

Cannabis Trafficking

00%

Cannabis Possession

00%

Fox Cove-Mortier

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Wikipedia

About Fox Cove-Mortier

Fox Cove-Mortier is a town east of Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador on the Burin Peninsula. It was traditionally supported by the fishing industry, and has a long and storied history in the fish trade between Newfoundland and the Caribbean.

Livability Score

A+

100/100 Score

Cost of Living Index

90Low

National Baseline = 100

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High

21.7°C

Jan Low

-1.7°C

Annual Rain

1175 mm

Annual Snow

192 cm

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Nearby Areas

15 locations

References & Sources

Wikipedia

General information about Fox Cove-Mortier

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Statistics Canada

Crime statistics, population & census data

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Crime data sourced from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey via Statistics Canada. Last updated for the most recent available reference year.

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

510,550

Population

$63,200

Median Income

15.2%

Unemployment

75.9%

Homeownership

👥 Population

48.4

Median Age

-1.8%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$71,500

Median Household Income

$91,100

Average Household Income

15.2%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

56.1%

Participation Rate

47.5%

Employment Rate

15.2%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

88,710

High School

119,855

Postsecondary

225,390

Bachelor's+

72,190

🏠 Housing

$246,800

Avg. Dwelling Value

$903

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,014

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

16,855

Visible Minorities

14,250

Immigrants

46,545

Indigenous Identity

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

Fox Cove-Mortier Safety Score

Data from Newfoundland and Labrador

Police Reported Crime DataNewfoundland and Labrador data

45,553

25.6%

Property Crime

Top 5 Reported Violations

Historical Trend by Violation

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Crime Breakdown

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Drug Offences

Property Crime

Violent Crime

Fraud & Identity Crime

Sexual Violence

Breaking & Entering

Substance-Related Crime

Fox Cove-Mortier

About Fox Cove-Mortier

Climate & Weather

Nearby Areas

Burin

Lewin's Cove

Marystown

Division No. 2, Subd. D

Division No. 2, Subd. E

Winterland

Red Harbour

Division No. 2, Subd. F

Garnish

References & Sources

Crime & Safety Overview

Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Crime Breakdown

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Drug Offences

Property Crime

Violent Crime

Fraud & Identity Crime

Sexual Violence

Breaking & Entering

Substance-Related Crime