Crime Canada

Latest

  • Front page
  • All news
  • Data and insights

News by province

  • British Columbia
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Yukon
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut

Police appeals

  • All alerts
  • Missing persons
  • Wanted persons

Explore the data

  • Statistics dashboard
  • Canada overview
  • Crime rate by province
  • Compare cities
  • Metro areas
  • Police areas
  • Crime map

Rankings and reports

  • Safest cities
  • Most dangerous cities
  • Crime Severity Index
  • Crime trends
  • Biggest changes this year
  • Property vs violent crime
  • Is Canada safe?
  • Methodology and sources

By province

  • British Columbia
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Yukon
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut

Know your options

  • Free consultation
  • Find a criminal lawyer
  • Offence guides
  • Your rights and the courts
  • Find your court date
  • Bail, records and pardons
  • Jails and prisons
  • Understanding crime data
Get helpFree consultation
Language
News

Latest

  • Front page
  • All news
  • Data and insights

News by province

  • British Columbia
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Yukon
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
Alerts

Police appeals

  • All alerts
  • Missing persons
  • Wanted persons
Crime statistics

Explore the data

  • Statistics dashboard
  • Canada overview
  • Crime rate by province
  • Compare cities
  • Metro areas
  • Police areas
  • Crime map

Rankings and reports

  • Safest cities
  • Most dangerous cities
  • Crime Severity Index
  • Crime trends
  • Biggest changes this year
  • Property vs violent crime
  • Is Canada safe?
  • Methodology and sources

By province

  • British Columbia
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Yukon
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
Legal help

Know your options

  • Free consultation
  • Find a criminal lawyer
  • Offence guides
  • Your rights and the courts
  • Find your court date
  • Bail, records and pardons
  • Jails and prisons
  • Understanding crime data
Free legal consultation
Crime CanadaStatistics DashboardPolice AreasMetro AreasLearn
  1. Home
  2. /Canada
  3. /Newfoundland and Labrador
  4. /New-Wes-Valley

Town · Newfoundland and Labrador

New-Wes-Valley crime statistics

Crime data for New-Wes-Valley, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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

These figures are for the New-Wes-Valley RCMP detachment, which polices New-Wes-Valley and the rural area around it.

New-Wes-Valley crime statistics, 2025

Key takeaway

In 2025, police reported 180 incidents in New-Wes-Valley, −14.3% from 2024. Police cleared 19.4% of incidents.

Police service reporting these figures: New-Wes-Valley, Newfoundland and Labrador, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, rural

Police-reported incidents

180

↓ −14.3% vs previous year

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0178-01, 2025

How to read this

Incidents cleared

19.4%

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0178-01, 2025

How to read this

Crime Severity Index, Canada

75.0

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

How to read this

Police-reported incidents in New-Wes-Valley, 2014 to 2025

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

010020030020142017202020232025180
  • New-Wes-Valley
01002003002014201620182020202220242025New-Wes-Valley 180
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0178-01
Show the dataHide the data
Police-reported incidents in New-Wes-Valley, 2014 to 2025
YearIncidents
201489
2015111
2016115
2017151
201891
201994
2020112
2021153
2022157
2023206
2024210
2025180
Download CSV
Embed this chart

Most reported offences in New-Wes-Valley, 2025

  • Mischief34
  • Assault, level 123
  • Breaking and entering20
  • Uttering threats10
  • Disturb the peace9
  • Indecent/Harassing communications8
  • Operation while impaired (alcohol)8
  • Assault, level 2, weapon or bodily harm6
  • Theft $5,000 or under6
  • Fraud5
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0178-01, 2025
Show the dataHide the data
Most reported offences in New-Wes-Valley, 2025
OffenceIncidents
Mischief34
Assault, level 123
Breaking and entering20
Uttering threats10
Disturb the peace9
Indecent/Harassing communications8
Operation while impaired (alcohol)8
Assault, level 2, weapon or bodily harm6
Theft $5,000 or under6
Fraud5
Download CSV

Types of crime in New-Wes-Valley, 2025

Share of Criminal Code incidents, excluding traffic.

  • Property crime46.8 %
  • Violent crime34.6 %
  • Other Criminal Code18.6 %
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0178-01, 2025
Show the dataHide the data
Types of crime in New-Wes-Valley, 2025
TypeIncidents%
Property crime7346.8
Violent crime5434.6
Other Criminal Code2918.6
Download CSV

Every reported offence

The most reported offences in New-Wes-Valley, 2014 to 2025

Police-reported incidents per year.

02040602014201720202023202534232010
  • Mischief
  • Assault, level 1
  • Breaking and entering
  • Uttering threats
02040602014201620182020202220242025Mischief 34Assault, level 1 23Breaking and entering 20Uttering threats 10
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01
Show the dataHide the data
The most reported offences in New-Wes-Valley, 2014 to 2025
YearMischiefAssault, level 1Breaking and enteringUttering threats
2014101488
2015201569
2016291689
20172415185
2018159103
2019231353
2020331243
2021362347
202239181410
20234733618
202441311416
202534232010
Download CSV

Historical Trend by Violation

Charged or under investigation?

Talk to a criminal defence lawyer before you speak to police. Tell us what happened and an independent lawyer will contact you. The first consultation is free and confidential.

Prefer to call? +1 778 900 3008

Crime Canada is not a law firm. We pass your request to an independent criminal defence lawyer, who contacts you directly. General information, not legal advice. How this works

Charged with a crime in New-Wes-Valley?

Local court process, penalties and how to reach a criminal defence lawyer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • Criminal defence lawyer in Newfoundland and Labrador→
  • Impaired driving (DUI) lawyer in Newfoundland and Labrador→
  • Assault lawyer in Newfoundland and Labrador→
  • Domestic assault lawyer in Newfoundland and Labrador→

More detail

Police & Justice

Unfounded Rate2025

i
7.69%
15 unfounded|180 total

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

Youth Justice2025

i
33.3%
66.7%
1 Charged
2 Diverted

Balance between formal charges and diversionary programs for youth offenders.

Clearance by Category

i
Violent Crimes27.8%
15 Solved54 Total
Property Crimes4.1%
3 Solved73 Total
Other Offences27.6%
8 Solved29 Total
Overall19.4%
35 Solved180 Total

New-Wes-Valley

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Population

2,044

Wikipedia

About New-Wes-Valley

New-Wes-Valley is a municipality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High
23.6°C
Jan Low
-5.7°C
Annual Rain
636 mm
Annual Snow
287 cm

📰 New-Wes-Valley & Newfoundland and Labrador Crime News

7 ARTICLES
View All News →

October 30, 2026

New-Wes-Valley RCMP: Wareham Man, 45, Charged in Indian Bay Home Assault

A 45-year-old Wareham man is charged with breaking and entering and assault with a weapon after a man was hurt in an Indian Bay home, RCMP s…

New-Wes-ValleyNewfoundland And Labrador
Read Article→

October 27, 2026

New-Wes-Valley RCMP Seize Uninsured Vehicle From Unlicensed Driver, 44

A 44-year-old man's vehicle was seized and impounded after a traffic stop on Route 320 near Hare Bay, New-Wes-Valley RCMP said.…

New-Wes-ValleyNewfoundland And Labrador
Read Article→

November 2, 2026

Gambo Store Break-In: RCMP Seek 2 Masked Suspects Caught on Surveillance Video

Glovertown RCMP are asking for help identifying two masked suspects seen on video breaking into a Gambo convenience store and damaging an AT…

GamboNewfoundland And Labrador
Read Article→
More Across Canada

November 2, 2026

East Leicester, NS: Two Charged After Fentanyl, Loaded Shotgun Seized in Home Search

RCMP say a man, 42, and a woman, 34, of East Leicester face drug trafficking and weapons c…

East LeicesterNova Scotia
Read Article→

November 2, 2026

Steinbach: Teen Rider Charged, Fined $1,642 After Trying to Evade RCMP

A 17-year-old from Mitchell faces $1,642 in Highway Traffic Act fines after police said he…

SteinbachManitoba
Read Article→

November 2, 2026

Missing Ottawa 13-Year-Old Lily Brierley Last Seen at Place d'Orléans

Ottawa police are asking for help finding 13-year-old Lily Brierley, last seen Monday morn…

OttawaOntario
Read Article→

November 2, 2026

Windsor Police Charge Man, 36, After Youth Robbed at Ouellette Avenue ATM

A 36-year-old man has been charged with robbery after police say cash was grabbed from a y…

WindsorOntario
Read Article→

References & Sources

Wikipedia

General information about New-Wes-Valley

View source

Statistics Canada

Crime statistics, population & census data

View source

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

Related

Crime statistics

Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Newfoundland and Labrador crime statistics
  • Rankings in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Crime rate by province

News and alerts

News from Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Newfoundland and Labrador crime news
  • Missing persons
  • Wanted by police

Legal guides

Legal guides

  • Criminal offences explained
  • Your rights and the courts

SourcesStatistics Canada

MethodologyEditorial policyCorrections

Report a problem with this page

A mistake, a photo to remove, a person who was found, a publication ban? Tell us. If someone is in danger, call 911.

We use your email only to answer this report.

Stay Updated

Get weekly crime data insights for Canada.

Crime Canada

Crime news, police alerts and official crime statistics from across Canada.

Report a crime: call 911 in an emergency, or your local police non-emergency line.

Newsroom and corrections: [email protected] · +1 778-900-3008 · Contact

North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J7

Coverage+
  • News
  • Police alerts
  • Missing persons
  • Wanted persons
  • Jails and prisons
  • Criminal courts
  • Legal guides
  • Data and insights

Coverage

  • News
  • Police alerts
  • Missing persons
  • Wanted persons
  • Jails and prisons
  • Criminal courts
  • Legal guides
  • Data and insights
Crime statistics+
  • Statistics dashboard
  • Crime rate by province
  • Safest cities
  • Compare cities
  • Crime map
  • Methodology and sources

Crime statistics

  • Statistics dashboard
  • Crime rate by province
  • Safest cities
  • Compare cities
  • Crime map
  • Methodology and sources
Legal help+
  • Free legal consultation
  • Lawyers by city
  • Offence guides
  • Your rights and the courts
  • Understanding crime data

Legal help

  • Free legal consultation
  • Lawyers by city
  • Offence guides
  • Your rights and the courts
  • Understanding crime data
Crime Canada+
  • About
  • Contact and tips
  • For lawyers
  • Editorial policy
  • Advertise
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of use

Crime Canada

  • About
  • Contact and tips
  • For lawyers
  • Editorial policy
  • Advertise
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of use
Major citiesTorontoMontréalVancouverCalgaryEdmontonOttawa-GatineauWinnipegQuébec CityHamiltonKitchener-WaterlooHalifaxSaskatoonReginaVictoria
By provinceBritish ColumbiaAlbertaSaskatchewanManitobaOntarioQuebecNew BrunswickNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandNewfoundland and LabradorYukonNorthwest TerritoriesNunavut

© 2026 Crime Canada · Charges are allegations. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Data: Statistics Canada. Not affiliated with any government agency.

Impaired Driving

i2025
11↓31.3%vs 2024

Impaired driving incidents in New-Wes-Valley

(247.6 per 100,000)

Impaired driving trend (2014–2025)

06121820142016201920222025

Click on chart to view breakdown for that year

By Type

11 incidents(-31.3%)
🍺Impaired by alcohol
872.7%
•Other
327.3%

1

Total Charged

1

Adults Charged

0

Youth Charged

Impaired driving rate:247.6 per 100,000

In 2025, police in New-Wes-Valley reported 11 impaired driving incidents. That is 31.3% fewer than in 2024. The most common type was Impaired by alcohol (8 incidents). The rate was 247.6 per 100,000 people. 1 people were charged: 1 adults and 0 youth.

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

🏘️

Socioeconomic Profile

iCensus 2021

$69,000

Median Income

13.6%

Unemployment

👥 Population

56.8

Median Age

-5.9%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

15.3%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

$69,000

Median Household Income

💼 Labour

47.5%

Employment Rate

13.6%

Unemployment Rate

🏠 Housing

$110,000

Avg. Dwelling Value

$680

Avg. Monthly Rent

The median after-tax household income was $69,000, and the unemployment rate was 13.6%.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021. How we use this data

⚖️

Adult vs Youth Charged

i2025

24

Adults Charged

-20.0% YoY

1

Youth Charged

— YoY

4.0%

Youth Share

25

Total Charged

Adult rate: 616.0 per 100,000

01020304001232014201920242025Adults ▼▼ Youth

2025

Adults: 24

Youth: 1

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

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

Adult Δ (2014–2025)

-11.1%

Youth Δ (2014–2025)

—

In 2025, police in New-Wes-Valley charged 24 adults and 1 youth. Youth were 4.0% of the people charged. Since 2014, charges against youth changed by — and charges against adults by -11.1%.

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

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🔵 VERY LOWi
2025
3incidents
67.5 per 100,000 population
+464%
Since 2014
0%
Solved Rate
2024
Peak Year
—
CSI Impact
Unfounded Reports
1
25.0%
of all reported MVT
vs National Average▼ 66% below
This Location67.5
National Avg200.8
050100150200Natl2025: 67.5 / 100K (3)201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (2024)

In 2025, police in New-Wes-Valley reported 3 motor vehicle thefts. That is 67.5 per 100,000 people. The rate peaked at 89.9 in 2024. 0% 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

2

▼ 50.0% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

45.0

Breakdown

Possession of weapons
150%
Other
150%

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

🏠

Property Crime

i
2025

Incidents

73

▼ 9.9% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

1643.4

Breakdown

Mischief
3446.6%
Break & Enter
2027.4%
Theft under $5K
79.6%
Motor vehicle theft
34.1%
Theft over $5K
11.4%
Arson
11.4%
Other
79.6%

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

🔪

Violent Crime

i
2025

Incidents

54

▼ 22.9% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

1215.7

Breakdown

Assault Level 1
2342.6%
Uttering Threats
1018.5%
Assault Level 2
611.1%
Criminal Harassment
35.6%
Other
1222.2%

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

💰

Fraud & Identity Crime

i
2025

Incidents

7

▼ 41.7% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

157.6

Breakdown

Fraud
571.4%
Identity Fraud
228.6%

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

3

▼ 50.0% vs 2024

SA L1 Rate / 100K

67.5

Breakdown

Non-consensual Images
266.7%
Sexual Assault L2
133.3%
Sexual Assault L3
00%
Sexual Assault L1
00%
Violations Against Children
00%
Voyeurism
00%

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

🏚️

Breaking & Entering

i
2025

Incidents

20

▲ 42.9% vs 2024

Rate per 100K

450.3

Breakdown

Standard B&E
20100%

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

🍺

Substance-Related Crime

i
2025

Total Incidents

11

▼ 31.3% vs 2024

Drug Rate / 100K

—

Breakdown

Impaired Driving
11100%
Cannabis Possession
00%
Cannabis Trafficking
00%

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

Nearby Areas

15 locations

Division No. 7, Subd. A

Municipality
5km

Greenspond

Municipality
8km

Lumsden

Municipality
16km

St. Brendan's

Municipality
18km

Division No. 7, Subd. B

Municipality
23km

Indian Bay

Municipality
25km

Division No. 8, Subd. M

Municipality
26km

Musgrave Harbour

Municipality
26km

Centreville-Wareham-Trinity

Municipality
29km