Saint-Césaire

A charming municipality in the Montérégie region. It benefits from rich agricultural lands and a deeply rooted rural heritage.

Saint-Césaire Safety Score

Below Average

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Data from Quebec

Crime statistics are not available at the police jurisdiction level for Saint-Césaire. The data below is from Quebec (Province).

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Police Reported Crime DataQuebec data

Total Crimes (2024)

385,845

↑ 1.5%

Historical Trend (1998 - 2024)

Clearance Rate

47.1%

Cases solved by police

181,856 Solved203,989 Unsolved

Most Common

Property Crime

50%

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 #20 of 56 areas

CSI: 63.0 (lower = safer)

Year-over-Year

2024

Overall↑ 1.0%

Violent↑ 3.9%

Non-Violent↓ 1.1%

CSI Trend

Quebec

🇨🇦 Canada Avg

Crime Breakdown2024

Violent

66.0%CSI 97.0

Non-Violent

34.0%CSI 50.0

Crime Breakdown

2024

Property Crime

50.0%337,002

Violent Crime

38.3%257,972

Other Offences

11.6%78,410

Comparison

19% BELOW NATL AVG

Quebec

63.0

Canada Avg

77.9

Crime Severity Index — lower is safer

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

42.6%

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

Hate Crimes

2024

723↓0.8%vs 2023

Police-reported hate crime incidents in Quebec

Hate Crime Trend (2014–2024)

Click on chart to view sub-categories for that year

By Motivation

Sub-categories based on national distribution

In 2024, Quebec recorded 723 police-reported hate crimes, a decrease of 0.8% from 2023. The most common motivation was Race or ethnicity (324 incidents, 45% of total), with Jewish being the most targeted group (154 incidents). Religion-motivated crimes totalled 224 (31%).

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0066-01 — Police-reported hate crime

Homicides

2024

97↓8.5%vs 2023

Homicide victims in Quebec

(1.07 per 100k)

Homicide Trend (1961–2024)

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By Method

97 victims(-8.5%)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:1.07 per 100,000

In 2024, Quebec recorded 97 homicide victims, a decrease of 8.5% 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 1.07 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

25,856↓4.4%vs 2023

Impaired driving incidents in Quebec

(142.8 per 100k)

Impaired Driving Trend (1998–2024)

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By Type

25,856 incidents(-4.4%)

🍺Impaired by alcohol

19,46898.3%

🏥Causing bodily harm

3221.6%

💀Causing death

220.1%

💨Failure to provide breath sample

20%

🩸Failure to provide blood sample

00%

25,004

Total Charged

24,872

Adults Charged

132

Youth Charged

Impaired driving rate:142.8 per 100,000

In 2024, Quebec recorded 25,856 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 4.4% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (19,468 incidents, 98.3% of sub-types), followed by Causing bodily harm (322 incidents, 1.6%). The impaired driving rate was 142.8 per 100,000 population. A total of 25,004 persons were charged, including 24,872 adults and 132 youth.

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

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

8,501,833

Population

$63,200

Median Income

7.6%

Unemployment

60.0%

Homeownership

👥 Population

43.2

Median Age

4.1%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$72,500

Median Household Income

$92,000

Average Household Income

11.9%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

64.1%

Participation Rate

59.3%

Employment Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

1,256,550

High School

1,482,020

Postsecondary

4,180,150

Bachelor's+

1,628,940

🏠 Housing

$376,800

Avg. Dwelling Value

$886

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,195

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

1,340,735

Visible Minorities

1,210,600

Immigrants

205,010

Indigenous Identity

According to the 2021 Census, Quebec had a population of 8,501,833 (+4.1% change from 2016) with a median age of 43.2. The median after-tax household income was $63,200, and the unemployment rate was 7.6%. Homeownership rate was 60.0% with an average dwelling value of $376,800.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

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Adult vs Youth Charged

2024

251,260

Adults Charged

+4.8% YoY

19,184

Youth Charged

+17.4% YoY

7.1%

Youth Share

270,444

Total Charged

Adult rate: 1703.8 per 100,000

Youth rate: 1624.3 per 100,000

2024

Adults: 251,260

Youth: 19,184

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

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

Adult Δ (1998–2024)

+160.1%

Youth Δ (1998–2024)

+33.6%

In 2024, Quebec recorded 251,260 adults charged and 19,184 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 7.1% of all persons charged. Since 1998, youth charges have changed by +33.6%, while adult charges changed by +160.1%.

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

🖥️Cybercrime🔵 VERY LOW

2024

117.8per 100,000 population

+421%

Since 2014

2023

Peak Year

118.7

Peak Rate

Years of Data

vs National Average▼ 53% below

This Location117.8

National Avg249.2

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year

Cybercrime in Quebec reached 117.8 per 100,000 in 2024, down from a peak of 118.7 in 2023, 53% below the national average.

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

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🟡 AVERAGE

2024

73,108incidents

201.8 per 100,000 population

-69%

Since 1998

10.3%

Solved Rate

1998

Peak Year

4.3%

CSI Impact

Persons Charged5,964

👤 Adults: 4,916 (82%)🧑 Youth: 1,048 (18%)

+ 396 youth diverted (not charged)

Low solve rate for this crime type

How Cases Are Cleared

Cleared by Charge6,456 (86%)

Cleared Otherwise1,088 (14%)

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

Unfounded Reports

2,380

3.1%

of all reported MVT

vs National Average▼ 13% below

This Location201.8

National Avg232.5

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (1998)

Quebec recorded 73,108 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 (201.8 per 100K), down from a peak rate of 647.5 in 1998. Only 10.3% of cases are solved, making it one of the hardest crimes for police to clear.

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

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Firearms & Weapons

2024

Incidents

9,435

▲ 40.4% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

25.9

Breakdown

Possession of weapons

7,78865.4%

Pointing a firearm

1,40011.8%

Discharge firearm

1,39611.7%

Unsafe storage

9177.7%

Firearms Act

2091.8%

Weapons trafficking

1931.6%

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Drug Offences

2024

Incidents

25,210

▲ 135.6% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

139.2

Breakdown

Other drug trafficking

7,79158.9%

Cocaine trafficking

5,42641%

Cannabis possession

120.1%

Cannabis trafficking

40%

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Property Crime

2024

Incidents

677,871

▲ 29.1% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

1860.7

Breakdown

Theft under $5K

240,77446.5%

Mischief

95,39218.4%

Break & Enter

79,50615.3%

Motor vehicle theft

73,52914.2%

Theft over $5K

17,7533.4%

Arson

10,2452%

Shoplifting $5K+

9560.2%

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Violent Crime

2024

Incidents

518,805

▲ 43.0% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

1424.3

Breakdown

Assault Level 1

183,99852.3%

Assault Level 2

72,91020.7%

Criminal Harassment

41,06011.7%

Sexual Assault L1

36,08710.3%

Robbery

14,7874.2%

Assault Level 3

1,7410.5%

Uttering Threats

1,4240.4%

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Fraud & Identity Crime

2024

Incidents

122,513

▲ 29.5% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

335.7

Breakdown

Identity Fraud

19,68870.3%

Identity Theft

8,31229.7%

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Sexual Violence

2024

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

57,021

▲ 41.1% vs 2023

SA L1 Rate / 100K

167.0

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1

36,08763.3%

Violations Against Children

16,44928.8%

Non-consensual Images

2,3384.1%

Voyeurism

1,3402.4%

Sexual Assault L2

6151.1%

Sexual Assault L3

1920.3%

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Breaking & Entering

2024

Incidents

79,506

▲ 34.5% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

212.5

Breakdown

Standard B&E

78,99599.5%

B&E to Steal Firearm

4270.5%

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Substance-Related Crime

2024

Total Incidents

77,295

▲ 49.8% vs 2023

Drug Rate / 100K

139.2

Breakdown

Impaired Driving

52,08567.4%

Drug Violations

25,21032.6%

Cannabis Possession

120%

Cannabis Trafficking

40%

Saint-Césaire

Quebec, Canada

Population

5,877

Established

1833

Climate

Humid Continental

Key Industries

Agriculture, Local Manufacturing, Retail

Police Service

Sûreté du Québec

Wikipedia Police

About Saint-Césaire

Saint-Césaire is a city located in southwestern Quebec, Canada, situated on the Yamaska River in the Rouville Regional County Municipality. The region is primarily agricultural, surrounded by farmlands and smaller community hubs.

Demographics & Economy

$61,500

Median Income

42.1 years

Median Age

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

10/100

Transit Score

Livability Score

A+

100/100 Score

Cost of Living Index

87Low

National Baseline = 100

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High

27.3°C

Jan Low

-12.9°C

Annual Rain

565 mm

Annual Snow

123 cm

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References & Sources

Wikipedia

General information about Saint-Césaire

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Statistics Canada

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Official police website for Saint-Césaire

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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

8,501,833

Population

$63,200

Median Income

7.6%

Unemployment

60.0%

Homeownership

👥 Population

43.2

Median Age

4.1%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$72,500

Median Household Income

$92,000

Average Household Income

11.9%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

64.1%

Participation Rate

59.3%

Employment Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

1,256,550

High School

1,482,020

Postsecondary

4,180,150

Bachelor's+

1,628,940

🏠 Housing

$376,800

Avg. Dwelling Value

$886

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,195

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

1,340,735

Visible Minorities

1,210,600

Immigrants

205,010

Indigenous Identity

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

Saint-Césaire Safety Score

Data from Quebec

Police Reported Crime DataQuebec data

385,845

47.1%

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

Hate Crimes

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

Saint-Césaire

About Saint-Césaire

Demographics & Economy

Climate & Weather

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Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Crime Breakdown

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Drug Offences