Barrier Valley No. 397

Crime data for Barrier Valley No. 397, Saskatchewan.

100/100

Barrier Valley No. 397 Safety Score

Very Safe

Ranked #1 out of 56 communities

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Data from Saskatchewan

Crime statistics are not available at the police jurisdiction level for Barrier Valley No. 397. The data below is from Saskatchewan (Province).

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Police Reported Crime DataSaskatchewan data

Total Crimes (2024)

169,900

↑ 0.6%

Historical Trend (1998 - 2024)

Clearance Rate

42.4%

Cases solved by police

72,018 Solved97,882 Unsolved

Most Common

Property Crime

51%

Property

Other

Violent

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 #53 of 56 areas

CSI: 153.8 (lower = safer)

Year-over-Year

2024

Overall↓ 5.1%

Violent↓ 3.3%

Non-Violent↓ 6.1%

CSI Trend

Saskatchewan

🇨🇦 Canada Avg

Crime Breakdown2024

Violent

59.1%CSI 198.5

Non-Violent

40.9%CSI 137.3

Crime Breakdown

2024

Property Crime

51.4%160,468

Other Offences

27.5%86,002

Violent Crime

21.1%65,998

Comparison

98% ABOVE NATL AVG

Saskatchewan

153.8

Canada Avg

77.9

Crime Severity Index — lower is safer

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

40.4%

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

Hate Crimes

2024

107↓4.5%vs 2023

Police-reported hate crime incidents in Saskatchewan

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, Saskatchewan recorded 107 police-reported hate crimes, a decrease of 4.5% from 2023. The most common motivation was Race or ethnicity (67 incidents, 63% of total), with Black being the most targeted group (25 incidents). Religion-motivated crimes totalled 10 (9%).

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

Homicides

2024

65↑10.2%vs 2023

Homicide victims in Saskatchewan

(7.45 per 100k)

Homicide Trend (1961–2024)

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By Method

65 victims(+10.2%)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:7.45 per 100,000

In 2024, Saskatchewan recorded 65 homicide victims, an increase of 10.2% 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 7.45 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

9,784↓2.9%vs 2023

Impaired driving incidents in Saskatchewan

(394.6 per 100k)

Impaired Driving Trend (1998–2024)

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By Type

9,784 incidents(-2.9%)

🍺Impaired by alcohol

7,53698.9%

🏥Causing bodily harm

620.8%

💀Causing death

200.3%

💨Failure to provide breath sample

00%

🩸Failure to provide blood sample

00%

4,648

Total Charged

4,566

Adults Charged

Youth Charged

Impaired driving rate:394.6 per 100,000

In 2024, Saskatchewan recorded 9,784 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 2.9% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (7,536 incidents, 98.9% of sub-types), followed by Causing bodily harm (62 incidents, 0.8%). The impaired driving rate was 394.6 per 100,000 population. A total of 4,648 persons were charged, including 4,566 adults and 82 youth.

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

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

1,132,505

Population

$73,000

Median Income

8.4%

Unemployment

72.8%

Homeownership

👥 Population

38.8

Median Age

3.1%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$82,000

Median Household Income

$99,800

Average Household Income

13.4%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

65.4%

Participation Rate

59.9%

Employment Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

159,815

High School

284,345

Postsecondary

438,600

Bachelor's+

181,255

🏠 Housing

$324,400

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,095

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,296

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

159,365

Visible Minorities

137,620

Immigrants

187,885

Indigenous Identity

According to the 2021 Census, Saskatchewan had a population of 1,132,505 (+3.1% change from 2016) with a median age of 38.8. The median after-tax household income was $73,000, and the unemployment rate was 8.4%. Homeownership rate was 72.8% with an average dwelling value of $324,400.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

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Adult vs Youth Charged

2024

89,864

Adults Charged

-0.9% YoY

8,110

Youth Charged

+4.5% YoY

8.3%

Youth Share

97,974

Total Charged

Adult rate: 4688.2 per 100,000

Youth rate: 4155.9 per 100,000

2024

Adults: 89,864

Youth: 8,110

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

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

Adult Δ (1998–2024)

+159.9%

Youth Δ (1998–2024)

-24.7%

In 2024, Saskatchewan recorded 89,864 adults charged and 8,110 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 8.3% of all persons charged. Since 1998, youth charges have changed by -24.7%, while adult charges changed by +159.9%.

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

🖥️Cybercrime🟢 BELOW AVG

2024

208.9per 100,000 population

+334%

Since 2014

2023

Peak Year

220.8

Peak Rate

Years of Data

vs National Average▼ 16% below

This Location208.9

National Avg249.2

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year

Cybercrime in Saskatchewan reached 208.9 per 100,000 in 2024, down from a peak of 220.8 in 2023, 16% below the national average.

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

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🔴 VERY HIGH

2024

19,120incidents

385.5 per 100,000 population

-46%

Since 1998

17%

Solved Rate

2001

Peak Year

3.4%

CSI Impact

Persons Charged1,572

👤 Adults: 1,416 (90%)🧑 Youth: 156 (10%)

+ 176 youth diverted (not charged)

Low solve rate for this crime type

How Cases Are Cleared

Cleared by Charge1,704 (52%)

Cleared Otherwise1,548 (48%)

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

Unfounded Reports

3,056

13.8%

of all reported MVT

vs National Average▲ 66% above

This Location385.5

National Avg232.5

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (2001)

Saskatchewan recorded 19,120 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 (385.5 per 100K), down from a peak rate of 798.7 in 2001. 17% 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

11,146

▲ 41.5% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

203.5

Breakdown

Possession of weapons

9,96375.2%

Discharge firearm

1,43510.8%

Pointing a firearm

9196.9%

Firearms Act

4053.1%

Unsafe storage

3702.8%

Weapons trafficking

1541.2%

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Drug Offences

2024

Incidents

3,996

▲ 81.3% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

147.5

Breakdown

Cocaine trafficking

2,70352.6%

Other drug trafficking

2,43247.4%

Cannabis possession

00%

Cannabis trafficking

00%

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Property Crime

2024

Incidents

351,325

▲ 25.9% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

4381.1

Breakdown

Mischief

147,92247.5%

Theft under $5K

96,10730.9%

Break & Enter

37,81912.1%

Motor vehicle theft

20,7606.7%

Arson

5,1291.6%

Theft over $5K

3,6491.2%

Shoplifting $5K+

1420%

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Violent Crime

2024

Incidents

142,121

▲ 33.1% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

2661.5

Breakdown

Assault Level 1

53,79551.6%

Assault Level 2

28,46427.3%

Robbery

6,4696.2%

Sexual Assault L1

6,3966.1%

Criminal Harassment

4,4854.3%

Assault Level 3

2,4832.4%

Uttering Threats

2,2232.1%

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Fraud & Identity Crime

2024

Incidents

29,212

▲ 23.1% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

524.3

Breakdown

Identity Fraud

2,81085.9%

Identity Theft

46114.1%

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Sexual Violence

2024

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

10,379

▲ 28.7% vs 2023

SA L1 Rate / 100K

11.1

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1

6,39661.6%

Violations Against Children

2,65325.6%

Non-consensual Images

7937.6%

Voyeurism

3523.4%

Sexual Assault L2

1531.5%

Sexual Assault L3

320.3%

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Breaking & Entering

2024

Incidents

37,819

▲ 13.9% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

517.1

Breakdown

Standard B&E

37,52899.4%

B&E to Steal Firearm

2320.6%

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Substance-Related Crime

2024

Total Incidents

24,668

▲ 33.4% vs 2023

Drug Rate / 100K

147.5

Breakdown

Impaired Driving

20,67283.8%

Drug Violations

3,99616.2%

Cannabis Possession

00%

Cannabis Trafficking

00%

Barrier Valley No. 397

Saskatchewan, Canada

Wikipedia

About Barrier Valley No. 397

The Rural Municipality of Barrier Valley No. 397 is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 14 and SARM Division No. 4. It is located in the east-central portion of the province.

Livability Score

A+

100/100 Score

Cost of Living Index

85Low

National Baseline = 100

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High

24.5°C

Jan Low

-21.6°C

Annual Rain

410 mm

Annual Snow

156 cm

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References & Sources

Wikipedia

General information about Barrier Valley No. 397

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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

1,132,505

Population

$73,000

Median Income

8.4%

Unemployment

72.8%

Homeownership

👥 Population

38.8

Median Age

3.1%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$82,000

Median Household Income

$99,800

Average Household Income

13.4%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

65.4%

Participation Rate

59.9%

Employment Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

159,815

High School

284,345

Postsecondary

438,600

Bachelor's+

181,255

🏠 Housing

$324,400

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,095

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,296

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

159,365

Visible Minorities

137,620

Immigrants

187,885

Indigenous Identity

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

Barrier Valley No. 397 Safety Score

Data from Saskatchewan

Police Reported Crime DataSaskatchewan data

169,900

42.4%

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

Barrier Valley No. 397

About Barrier Valley No. 397

Climate & Weather

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Community Safety Alert: Weapons and Meth Seized After Traffic Stop on Red Earth Cree Nation

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References & Sources

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