Trois-Rivières is safer than the Canadian average on the official measures: the Trois-Rivières census metropolitan area’s Crime Severity Index fell 10% to 56.0 in 2025, about 25% below the national 75.0, according to Statistics Canada. Its crime rate of 3,417 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people was the third-lowest of Canada’s 41 metro areas.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Crime Severity Index by census metropolitan area (Table 35-10-0026-01) and incidents by violation (Table 35-10-0177-01). Rankings, ratios and percentage gaps are our own calculation. Police services checked on the City of Trois-Rivières website on 12 October 2026. Updated 12 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Trois-Rivières CMA had a Crime Severity Index of 56.0 in 2025, down 10% from 61.9 in 2024 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- Trois-Rivières had the third-lowest crime rate of Canada’s 41 metro areas in 2025, 3,417 incidents per 100,000 people, after Saguenay (2,973) and Sherbrooke (3,134) (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- The 10% drop in Trois-Rivières’ Crime Severity Index was the fourth-largest decline of the 41 metro areas in 2025, after Saguenay, Windsor and Regina (our calculation).
- Trois-Rivières’ violent crime rate was 1,326 per 100,000 in 2025, about 8% below the national 1,443 (our calculation).
- Trois-Rivières’ car-theft rate was 180 per 100,000 in 2025, about 10% below Canada’s 201 but about 18% above the Quebec rate of 153 (our calculation).
Is Trois-Rivières safe?
Trois-Rivières is safer than both the Canadian and Quebec averages: its 2025 Crime Severity Index of 56.0 was about 25% below the national 75.0 and about 9% below Quebec’s 61.6, according to Statistics Canada (ratios are our calculation). Trois-Rivières’ crime rate of 3,417 per 100,000 was about 39% below Canada’s 5,585 and about 7% below Quebec’s 3,673.
The Crime Severity Index (CSI) is a Statistics Canada measure that weights each police-reported offence by its seriousness, with Canada in 2006 set at 100. The crime rate counts Criminal Code incidents (excluding traffic) per 100,000 people. The Trois-Rivières census metropolitan area (CMA) covers the City of Trois-Rivières and neighbouring municipalities in the Mauricie region, about 172,000 people in 2025 (our estimate from the incident count and rate). Our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method.
| Measure (2025) | Trois-Rivières CMA | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 56.0 | 61.6 | 75.0 |
| CSI change 2024–25 | −10% | −5% | −5% |
| Crime rate per 100,000 | 3,417 | 3,673 | 5,585 |
| Crime rate change 2024–25 | −3% | −4% | −2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01 and The Daily, 22 July 2026.
Trois-Rivières’ crime severity fell twice as fast as the provincial and national figures in 2025.
What is the crime rate in Trois-Rivières?
The Trois-Rivières CMA recorded 5,879 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a crime rate of 3,417 per 100,000 people, according to Statistics Canada. That was down 3% from 2024.
| Offence (Trois-Rivières CMA, 2025) | Incidents | Rate per 100,000 | Canada rate per 100,000 | Quebec rate per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code (excl. traffic) | 5,879 | 3,417 | 5,585 | 3,673 |
| Violent crime | 2,281 | 1,326 | 1,443 | – |
| Motor vehicle theft | 310 | 180 | 201 | 153 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 (2025). A dash means the figure is not in our data.
- Violent crime is slightly below average. Trois-Rivières’ rate of 1,326 per 100,000 was about 8% below the national 1,443, close to Québec City (1,312) and Saguenay (1,327) and above Sherbrooke (1,023) (our calculation). See violent crime in Canada by city.
- Violent crime is a larger share of the total. Violent incidents made up about 39% of all Criminal Code incidents in Trois-Rivières in 2025, compared with about 26% nationally (our calculation). The low overall rate comes mainly from fewer non-violent incidents, not from unusually little violence.
- Car theft is above the Quebec average. At 180 per 100,000, Trois-Rivières’ car-theft rate was about three times Sherbrooke’s (61) and more than twice Québec City’s (83), though still below Montréal’s 197 and the national 201 (our calculation). See car theft in Canada.
Is crime in Trois-Rivières going up?
Crime severity in Trois-Rivières fell in 2025 after four years of increases: the Trois-Rivières CMA’s Crime Severity Index dropped from 61.9 in 2024 to 56.0 in 2025, according to Statistics Canada. The 2025 level was about 2% below the 2015 level of 57.2, while Canada’s index rose about 7% over the same decade (our calculation).
| Year | Trois-Rivières CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 57.2 | 70.4 |
| 2016 | 48.7 | 72.0 |
| 2018 | 55.0 | 75.6 |
| 2020 (low) | 48.3 | 73.9 |
| 2022 | 56.0 | 78.7 |
| 2023 | 60.8 | 81.3 |
| 2024 (high) | 61.9 | 78.8 |
| 2025 | 56.0 | 75.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01.
Trois-Rivières’ index rose about 28% between 2020 and 2024 before the 2025 decline, and it stayed at least 13 points below the national CSI in every year from 2015 to 2025 (our calculation). Statistics Canada notes that smaller metro areas can swing more from year to year, so one year’s change should be read with the longer trend.
How does Trois-Rivières compare with other Quebec cities?
Trois-Rivières had the third-lowest crime rate and the fourth-lowest Crime Severity Index of Quebec’s seven metro areas in 2025, according to Statistics Canada (ranking is our calculation).
| Quebec metro area (CMA) | CSI 2025 | CSI change 2024–25 | Crime rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drummondville | 72.3 | +4% | 4,084 |
| Montréal | 61.3 | −5% | 3,641 |
| Gatineau | 60.6 | −2% | 3,700 |
| Trois-Rivières | 56.0 | −10% | 3,417 |
| Québec | 55.0 | −1% | 3,493 |
| Sherbrooke | 50.3 | −7% | 3,134 |
| Saguenay | 49.3 | −13% | 2,973 |
Source: Statistics Canada (2025).
For the full provincial picture, see safest cities in Quebec and most dangerous cities in Quebec. City guides: Sherbrooke crime rate, is Quebec City safe? and is Montréal safe? Provincial figures are in crime rate by province.
How does Trois-Rivières rank in Canada?
Trois-Rivières had the third-lowest crime rate and the tenth-lowest Crime Severity Index of Canada’s 41 metro areas in 2025, according to Statistics Canada (our calculation). Only Saguenay and Sherbrooke had a lower crime rate. Its index of 56.0 placed it just behind Windsor (55.4) and ahead of Peterborough (57.3) and Guelph (57.8). See our safest cities in Canada ranking and the full crime rate in Canada by city table.
How do I report crime in Trois-Rivières?
Trois-Rivières has its own municipal police service, whose headquarters at 2250 boulevard des Forges has a front desk open 24 hours a day, according to the City of Trois-Rivières (checked 12 October 2026).
- Emergencies. Call 911 for any crime in progress or any threat to safety.
- Minor property crime online. The police accept online event reports for four situations under $5,000: theft (such as a bicycle or a purse taken without violence), theft from or on a vehicle, mischief (damage without theft, excluding graffiti) and lost property. A file number is sent by email in about two days and can be used for insurance claims.
- Non-emergency line. The police service lists 819 691-2929 for non-urgent matters.
- Anonymous tips. The city links to an anonymous and confidential reporting service from its police page.
- Neighbourhood Watch. Since a 2024 restructuring, the Surveillance de quartier program runs through Facebook groups by electoral district; the city notes that the groups do not replace an official complaint or an emergency call.
- Compare areas. The Canada Crime Map gathers official figures by city, and our guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood explains the limits of the data. See also how to report a crime in Canada.
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Trois-Rivières crime FAQ
What is the crime rate in Trois-Rivières?
The Trois-Rivières CMA’s crime rate was 3,417 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, down 3% from 2024 and the third-lowest of Canada’s 41 metro areas, according to Statistics Canada.
Is Trois-Rivières safer than Montréal?
Yes, on the official measures. Trois-Rivières’ 2025 Crime Severity Index was 56.0 against Montréal’s 61.3, and its crime rate was 3,417 per 100,000 against 3,641.
Is crime in Trois-Rivières going up?
No, not in 2025. Trois-Rivières’ Crime Severity Index fell 10% to 56.0 in 2025, after rising from 48.3 in 2020 to 61.9 in 2024.
Is car theft common in Trois-Rivières?
Trois-Rivières recorded 310 vehicle thefts in 2025, a rate of 180 per 100,000. That was below the national 201 but above the Quebec rate of 153, according to Statistics Canada.
Is Trois-Rivières safe for students?
Trois-Rivières’ crime rate of 3,417 per 100,000 in 2025 was about 39% below the national average, according to Statistics Canada. Ordinary precautions with bikes, cars and belongings still apply.
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