Crime data for Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Below Average
Placentia is a town located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It consists of the amalgamated communities of Placentia ("Townside"), Southeast Placentia, Freshwater, Dunville and Jerseyside and also includes the Argentia Industrial Park.
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.
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 Placentia
(571.3 per 100k)Impaired Driving Trend (1998–2024)
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By Type
3
Total Charged
3
Adults Charged
0
Youth Charged
In 2024, Placentia recorded 28 impaired driving incidents, an increase of 55.6% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (13 incidents, 100% of sub-types), followed by Causing death (0 incidents, 0%). The impaired driving rate was 571.3 per 100,000 population. A total of 3 persons were charged, including 3 adults and 0 youth.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
$59,600
Median Income
16.4%
Unemployment
56.4
Median Age
-5.9%
Growth (2016–2021)
$59,600
Median Household Income
17.1%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
40.8%
Employment Rate
$150,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$670
Avg. Monthly Rent
The median after-tax household income was $59,600, and the unemployment rate was 16.4%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
37
Adults Charged
-26.0% YoY6
Youth Charged
-14.3% YoY14.0%
Youth Share
43
Total Charged
Adult rate: 849.0 per 100,000
2024
Adults: 37
Youth: 6
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Adult Δ (1998–2024)
-81.0%
Youth Δ (1998–2024)
-93.9%
In 2024, Placentia recorded 37 adults charged and 6 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 14.0% of all persons charged. Since 1998, youth charges have changed by -93.9%, while adult charges changed by -81.0%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics
Incidents
2
▲ 100.0% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
40.8
Breakdown
Incidents
125
▲ 3.3% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
2550.5
Breakdown
Incidents
107
▲ 13.8% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
2183.2
Breakdown
Incidents
14
▲ 133.3% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
285.7
Breakdown
Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences
Total Incidents
6
▲ 200.0% vs 2023
SA L1 Rate / 100K
102.0
Breakdown
Incidents
10
▼ 9.1% vs 2023
Rate per 100K
204.0
Breakdown
Total Incidents
28
▲ 55.6% vs 2023
Drug Rate / 100K
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Breakdown
