Yes, Coquitlam is one of the safer places in Metro Vancouver: the Coquitlam RCMP’s Crime Severity Index (CSI) was 57.12 in 2025, about 24% below the national 75.0 and 38% below British Columbia’s 92.4, according to Statistics Canada. Its crime rate was 4,604 incidents per 100,000 people, 18% below Canada’s 5,585, although it rose about 6% in 2025 as shoplifting and break-ins went up.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Table 35-10-0063-01 (Crime Severity Index, police services in British Columbia) and Table 35-10-0184-01 (incident-based crime statistics, police services in British Columbia), checked 16 October 2026. Figures are for the Coquitlam RCMP municipal police service. Comparisons and percentages that are not in the release are our own calculation from Statistics Canada data. Updated 16 October 2026.
All figures are for calendar year 2025, the latest full year Statistics Canada has published.
Key facts
- The Coquitlam RCMP’s Crime Severity Index was 57.12 in 2025, up 1% from 56.55 in 2024 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- Coquitlam’s CSI is about 24% below Canada’s 75.0 and about 32% below the Vancouver census metropolitan area (CMA) at 83.5 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- Coquitlam recorded 7,996 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a rate of 4,604 per 100,000 people, up about 6% from 4,360.
- Coquitlam’s violent crime rate fell about 10% to 764 per 100,000, about 47% below the national 1,443.
- Break-ins rose about 27% to 293 per 100,000 (509 incidents), above the national rate of 262.
- Motor vehicle theft fell about 28% to 51 per 100,000, about a quarter of the national 201.
Is Coquitlam safe compared with other Metro Vancouver cities?
Coquitlam has one of the lowest crime severity levels in Metro Vancouver: its 2025 Crime Severity Index of 57.12 was the third lowest of the 12 Lower Mainland police services in the table below, after Port Moody (43.29) and Port Coquitlam (50.83), according to Statistics Canada. It was below Burnaby (68.70), the City of Vancouver (89.28) and Richmond (151.82).
| Police service (2025) | Crime Severity Index 2024 | Crime Severity Index 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moody Police | 45.54 | 43.29 | −5% |
| Port Coquitlam RCMP | 57.84 | 50.83 | −12% |
| Coquitlam RCMP | 56.55 | 57.12 | +1% |
| Delta Police | 55.49 | 59.20 | +7% |
| Burnaby RCMP | 68.53 | 68.70 | 0% |
| Langley Township RCMP | 78.72 | 71.71 | −9% |
| New Westminster Police | 83.58 | 83.90 | 0% |
| Surrey RCMP (municipal)* | 87.51 | 89.05 | +2% |
| Maple Ridge RCMP | 83.82 | 89.25 | +6% |
| Vancouver Police | 93.94 | 89.28 | −5% |
| Richmond RCMP | 119.94 | 151.82 | +27% |
| Vancouver CMA (whole metro) | 82.29 | 83.51 | +1% |
| British Columbia | 93.90 | 92.37 | −2% |
| Canada | 78.84 | 75.01 | −5% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0063-01 and Table 35-10-0026-01. *Surrey was moving from the RCMP to the Surrey Police Service, which reported separately in 2025 (CSI 85.39); see our Surrey crime map guide. Changes are our calculation.
Coquitlam’s crime severity is low for the region, but it is not the lowest in the Tri-Cities: both Port Moody and Port Coquitlam scored lower in 2025. For the full provincial picture see the safest cities in B.C. and the most dangerous cities in B.C.
What is the crime rate in Coquitlam?
Coquitlam’s crime rate was 4,604 Criminal Code incidents (excluding traffic) per 100,000 people in 2025, based on 7,996 incidents, according to Statistics Canada. That is about 18% below the national rate of 5,585, about 34% below British Columbia’s 6,943 and about 19% below the Vancouver CMA’s 5,672 (our calculation).
The crime rate is the number of police-reported Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 residents. The Crime Severity Index is a Statistics Canada measure that weights each offence by how serious it is, so one robbery counts for more than one shoplifting. Our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method. Statistics Canada’s figures imply a Coquitlam police population of about 174,000 people (our calculation from the count and the rate).
Is crime in Coquitlam going up or down?
Crime severity in Coquitlam was almost flat in 2025: the Coquitlam RCMP’s Crime Severity Index rose 1% to 57.12, after a 14% drop in 2024, according to Statistics Canada. The 2025 value is about 19% below 2015 (70.26) and about 13% below the recent high of 65.80 in 2023.
| Year | Coquitlam RCMP CSI | British Columbia CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 70.26 | 92.65 | 70.39 |
| 2017 | 57.61 | 87.06 | 73.60 |
| 2019 | 63.55 | 103.95 | 79.72 |
| 2020 | 59.21 | 97.02 | 73.92 |
| 2021 | 60.23 | 96.44 | 74.87 |
| 2022 | 65.53 | 100.32 | 78.74 |
| 2023 | 65.80 | 104.57 | 81.27 |
| 2024 | 56.55 | 93.90 | 78.84 |
| 2025 | 57.12 | 92.37 | 75.01 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Tables 35-10-0063-01 and 35-10-0026-01.
The two parts of the index moved in opposite directions. Coquitlam’s violent CSI fell about 13%, from 61.65 to 53.89, while its non-violent CSI rose about 7%, from 54.98 to 58.90. The violent CSI is now about 45% below the national violent CSI of 97.19 (our calculation).
What kind of crime is most common in Coquitlam?
Property crime is the most common type of crime in Coquitlam: 5,040 of the 7,996 Criminal Code incidents recorded by the Coquitlam RCMP in 2025 (about 63%, our calculation) were property crimes, and 1,327 were violent incidents, according to Statistics Canada.
| Offence | Coquitlam incidents 2025 | Coquitlam rate per 100,000 (2025) | Coquitlam rate per 100,000 (2024) | Canada rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code offences (excl. traffic) | 7,996 | 4,604 | 4,360 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 1,327 | 764 | 850 | 1,443 |
| Property crime | 5,040 | 2,902 | 2,591 | 3,141 |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 1,450 | 835 | 648 | 502 |
| Theft $5,000 or under | 773 | 445 | 402 | 534 |
| Mischief | 786 | 453 | 447 | 739 |
| Fraud | 557 | 321 | 307 | 426 |
| Breaking and entering | 509 | 293 | 231 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 89 | 51 | 71 | 201 |
| Assault level 1 | 413 | 238 | 272 | 528 |
| Robbery | 42 | 24 | 20 | 55 |
Coquitlam RCMP municipal police service. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0184-01 (Coquitlam) and the 2025 national release (Canada).
- Shoplifting drove the increase. Shoplifting incidents rose from 1,120 to 1,450 (+29%), and the rate of 835 per 100,000 is about 66% above the national 502. See shoplifting in Canada.
- Break-ins went up. Breaking and entering rose from 399 to 509 incidents (+27%), putting Coquitlam about 12% above the national rate. See break-ins in Canada.
- Car theft is rare. 89 vehicles were reported stolen, a rate of 51 per 100,000, about 75% below the national 201.
- Violent crime is low. Assault level 1 fell about 13% and uttering threats fell from 289 to 237 incidents. Statistics Canada recorded 2 homicides in 2025 (3 in 2024).
Is Coquitlam safe to live in and visit?
Coquitlam is safe to live in and visit for most people: its 2025 violent crime rate of 764 per 100,000 was about half the national 1,443, and its overall Crime Severity Index was among the lowest in Metro Vancouver, according to Statistics Canada. The more likely problems are property crimes such as shoplifting, theft and break-ins. Lock doors and windows, use lighting and cameras where you can, and keep valuables out of parked cars. Our home security tips cover the basics.
One weak point is the clearance rate. The weighted clearance rate is the share of police-reported crime that is solved, weighted by seriousness. Coquitlam’s was 16.67 in 2025, below British Columbia’s 23.01 and the national 36.64.
Which police service covers Coquitlam?
The Coquitlam RCMP detachment polices Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, the villages of Anmore and Belcarra, and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation, according to the RCMP. Statistics Canada reports the City of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam as separate municipal police services, so the figures in this guide are for Coquitlam only. Port Moody has its own municipal police force. All three cities are part of the Vancouver census metropolitan area; see our is Vancouver safe? guide for the metro-wide figures.
How do I check crime near an address in Coquitlam?
- Start with the official figures. Use this guide and the crime rate in Canada by city ranking to compare Coquitlam with other places.
- Check the RCMP. The Coquitlam RCMP website posts news and crime prevention advice. The detachment has published a property crime dashboard for Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam in the past, but that page was not available when we checked on 16 October 2026.
- Use our map. The Canada Crime Map gathers official figures by city, and our guide to checking crime in your neighbourhood explains the steps.
- Read the limits. Areas with shopping centres and SkyTrain stations record more incidents because they draw visitors. Visit at different times of day.
How do I report a crime in Coquitlam?
In Coquitlam, call 911 for an emergency or a crime in progress, and the Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency line, 604-945-1550, for other incidents. The main detachment is at 2986 Guildford Way. Some minor incidents, such as graffiti, property damage or lost items, can be reported through the RCMP’s online crime reporting tool. The RCMP says crime reports cannot be made by email, text message or social media.
How reliable are these figures?
- They count reported incidents only. In 2019 only about 29% of victimizations in Canada were reported to police.
- The CSI is not a full safety score, as Statistics Canada notes. See the official 2025 release and the B.C. police services table.
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Coquitlam crime FAQ
What is the crime rate in Coquitlam?
The Coquitlam RCMP recorded 4,604 Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, about 18% below the national rate of 5,585.
Is Coquitlam safer than Burnaby?
Yes, on the official measure. Coquitlam’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 57.12, about 17% below the Burnaby RCMP’s 68.70. See our Burnaby crime map guide.
Is Coquitlam safer than Vancouver?
Yes. Coquitlam’s CSI of 57.12 was about 36% below the Vancouver Police Department’s 89.28 in 2025 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
Is Port Coquitlam safer than Coquitlam?
On the 2025 figures, yes. The Port Coquitlam RCMP’s CSI was 50.83 and its crime rate 4,258 per 100,000, both below Coquitlam’s 57.12 and 4,604.
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