Grande Prairie has high police-reported crime: the Grande Prairie RCMP municipal area had a Crime Severity Index (CSI) of 143.2 in 2025, about 1.9 times Canada’s 75.0 and 58% above Alberta’s 90.6, according to Statistics Canada. The index is at its lowest level since at least 2015 and is 31% below its 2019 peak. Since 21 October 2026 the city has been policed by the new Grande Prairie Police Service instead of the RCMP.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Table 35-10-0190-01 (Crime Severity Index, police services in Alberta) and Table 35-10-0183-01 (incidents and rates by violation, police services in Alberta), checked on 26 October 2026. Figures are for the Grande Prairie RCMP municipal police service area. Ratios and the population estimate are our own calculation from Statistics Canada data. Updated 26 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Grande Prairie RCMP municipal area’s Crime Severity Index was 143.20 in 2025, down slightly from 143.98 in 2024 and the lowest value in the 2015–2025 series (Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0190-01).
- That is about 1.9 times Canada’s CSI of 75.0 and 58% above Alberta’s 90.6 (our calculation).
- Grande Prairie recorded 10,034 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a rate of 14,101 per 100,000 people, about 2.5 times the national 5,585.
- Vehicle theft fell 11% to 347 vehicles and break-ins fell 10% to 248, while shoplifting rose 44% to 483 incidents (Table 35-10-0183-01; our calculation).
- Grande Prairie recorded no homicides in 2024 or 2025.
- The Grande Prairie Police Service became the police of jurisdiction for the city on 21 October 2026, replacing the RCMP.
Is Grande Prairie dangerous compared with other Alberta cities?
Grande Prairie had the highest Crime Severity Index of Alberta’s ten police service areas with more than 50,000 people in 2025: its value of 143.20 was above Lethbridge (123.85), Red Deer (114.36), Wood Buffalo (107.96) and the Edmonton Police Service (103.86), according to Statistics Canada (our ranking). A few smaller Alberta centres, including Wetaskiwin, Lloydminster and Cold Lake, recorded higher values.
The Crime Severity Index is a Statistics Canada measure that weights each police-reported offence by its seriousness, with Canada in 2006 set at 100. Grande Prairie is a census agglomeration rather than a census metropolitan area (CMA), so it does not appear in rankings of the 41 CMAs; the figures here are for the area policed by the Grande Prairie RCMP municipal detachment in 2025. Our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method.
| Police service area | CSI 2025 | CSI 2024 | Crime rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Prairie (RCMP, municipal) | 143.20 | 143.98 | 14,101 |
| Lethbridge Police Service | 123.85 | 117.35 | 9,465 |
| Red Deer (RCMP) | 114.36 | 118.35 | 10,592 |
| Wood Buffalo (RCMP) | 107.96 | 129.19 | 11,014 |
| Edmonton Police Service | 103.86 | 111.11 | 7,833 |
| Medicine Hat Police Service | 94.41 | 84.74 | 8,576 |
| Calgary Police Service | 62.94 | 64.28 | 5,080 |
| Alberta | 90.62 | 97.00 | 7,390 |
| Canada | 75.01 | 78.84 | 5,585 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Tables 35-10-0190-01 and 35-10-0183-01, and the national release of 22 July 2026.
Grande Prairie’s CSI was about 38% higher than the Edmonton Police Service’s and about 2.3 times the Calgary Police Service’s (our calculation). For the province as a whole, see is Alberta safe? and our ranking of the safest towns in Alberta.
What is the crime rate in Grande Prairie?
The crime rate in Grande Prairie was 14,101 Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, about 2.5 times Canada’s 5,585 and 1.9 times Alberta’s 7,390 (Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0183-01; ratios are our calculation). The area recorded 10,034 incidents, almost unchanged from 10,071 in 2024.
| Offence | Grande Prairie incidents (2025) | Grande Prairie rate per 100,000 (2025) | Rate 2024 | Alberta rate (2025) | Canada rate (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code offences (excl. traffic) | 10,034 | 14,101 | 14,475 | 7,390 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 2,130 | 2,993 | 2,942 | 1,541 | 1,443 |
| Property crime | 5,463 | 7,677 | 7,606 | n/a | 3,141 |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 483 | 679 | 481 | n/a | 502 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 347 | 488 | 558 | 317 | 201 |
| Breaking and entering | 248 | 349 | 395 | 410 | 264 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.77 | 1.61 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0183-01 (Grande Prairie RCMP municipal) and the 2025 release for Alberta and Canada. n/a = not in our data set for this guide.
The crime rate is the number of police-reported Criminal Code incidents, excluding traffic offences, per 100,000 residents. Statistics Canada’s counts imply a population of about 71,000 for the Grande Prairie municipal police area in 2025 (our calculation: incidents divided by rate). As the main service centre for the Peace Region, Grande Prairie draws shoppers, workers and travellers from a wide area, so a per-resident rate can overstate the risk for residents.
What kind of crime is most common in Grande Prairie?
Property crime is the most common type of crime in Grande Prairie: 5,463 of the 10,034 incidents recorded in 2025 (about 54%) were property crimes, at a rate of 7,677 per 100,000, about 2.4 times the national rate (Statistics Canada; our calculation).
- Vehicle theft: 347 vehicles, down from 388. The rate of 488 per 100,000 is still about 2.4 times the national 201 and about 54% above Alberta’s 317. See car theft in Canada and the most stolen cars in Canada.
- Break-ins: 248 incidents, 349 per 100,000, down 12% on the rate. That is about 15% below Alberta’s 410 but 32% above Canada’s 264. See break-ins in Canada.
- Shoplifting: 483 incidents, up from 335; the rate of 679 per 100,000 is about 35% above the national 502. See shoplifting in Canada.
- Violent crime: 2,130 incidents, a rate of 2,993 per 100,000, about 2.1 times the national 1,443. There were no homicides in 2024 or 2025.
Is crime in Grande Prairie going up or down?
Crime severity in Grande Prairie is going down: the Crime Severity Index fell from a peak of 208.84 in 2019 to 143.20 in 2025, a decline of about 31%, and the 2025 value is the lowest in the 2015–2025 series, according to Statistics Canada. Violent severity moved the other way in 2025, rising about 8%.
| Year | Grande Prairie CSI | Violent CSI | Non-violent CSI | Weighted clearance rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 203.5 | 182.9 | 210.5 | 25.5 |
| 2017 | 156.3 | 138.9 | 162.2 | 40.8 |
| 2019 | 208.8 | 158.7 | 226.4 | 32.5 |
| 2021 | 155.2 | 159.9 | 154.6 | 35.1 |
| 2023 | 160.7 | 171.7 | 157.6 | 35.2 |
| 2024 | 144.0 | 144.3 | 145.1 | 33.1 |
| 2025 | 143.2 | 155.7 | 139.4 | 33.1 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0190-01, Grande Prairie RCMP municipal.
The non-violent index fell about 4% in 2025 (145.1 to 139.4), while the violent index rose from 144.3 to 155.7. The weighted clearance rate is the severity-weighted share of incidents solved by police; in Grande Prairie it was 33.1 in 2025, below Canada’s 36.6. More in how many crimes are solved in Canada.
Using the 3-year method of our Crime Severity Index map (0.5 × 2025 + 0.3 × 2024 + 0.2 × 2023), Grande Prairie’s smoothed value is 146.93, about 1.9 times the national 77.41 calculated the same way — the “well above average” band (our calculation).
Who polices Grande Prairie now?
The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) became the police of jurisdiction for the City of Grande Prairie on 21 October 2026, taking over from the RCMP, according to the GPPS. The service was established in 2023, and its officers had worked alongside the Grande Prairie RCMP since 2024. The 2025 statistics on this page were recorded under RCMP policing; from 2026 onward, Statistics Canada is expected to report the city under the new municipal service, so the first full year of GPPS figures will be 2027.
To contact police in Grande Prairie, call 911 in an emergency. For non-emergency police matters the GPPS lists 780-830-5700; news and updates are on gppolice.com (checked 26 October 2026).
How do I check crime near an address in Grande Prairie?
- Start with the official numbers. Compare Grande Prairie with other places on our Canada crime map and in most dangerous cities in Alberta.
- Check the police service’s own tools. The GPPS website lists online reporting and crime map services; their content can change during the transition, so check the site directly.
- Visit at different times. Walk the street in the evening and at the weekend, and look at parking, lighting and building security.
- Follow our step-by-step guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood.
Is Grande Prairie safe to live in and visit?
Grande Prairie is a city where most residents go about daily life without incident, but its police-reported crime is well above average, so practical precautions matter. The most likely problems are property crimes, above all vehicle theft. Lock vehicles, never leave them running unattended, keep valuables out of sight, and secure garages and sheds. See our car theft prevention and home security tips guides. Statistics Canada notes that the CSI is not a complete safety score, and only about 29% of victimizations in Canada were reported to police in 2019.
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Grande Prairie crime FAQ
Is Grande Prairie, Alberta dangerous?
Grande Prairie has high police-reported crime: its 2025 Crime Severity Index was 143.2, about 1.9 times the national 75.0. The index is at its lowest level since 2015, and most incidents are property crimes.
What is the crime rate in Grande Prairie?
The Grande Prairie RCMP municipal area recorded 14,101 Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, down from 14,475 in 2024 and about 2.5 times Canada’s rate.
How many homicides were there in Grande Prairie in 2025?
The Grande Prairie RCMP municipal area recorded no homicides in 2025 and none in 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
Is Grande Prairie safer than Red Deer?
No, on the official measure. In 2025 Grande Prairie’s CSI was 143.2, compared with 114.4 for the Red Deer RCMP area. Read is Red Deer safe?
Does Grande Prairie still have the RCMP?
Not for the city. The Grande Prairie Police Service took over policing in the City of Grande Prairie on 21 October 2026. The 2025 crime figures were recorded under the RCMP.
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