Laval is one of the safer large cities in Quebec: the Laval Police Service area had a Crime Severity Index (CSI) of 52.9 in 2025, down 9% from 58.1 in 2024, about 30% below Canada’s 75.0 and 14% below Quebec’s 61.6, according to Statistics Canada. Its crime rate of 3,204 incidents per 100,000 people was 43% below the national rate.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Table 35-10-0187-01 (Crime Severity Index and weighted clearance rates, police services in Quebec) and Table 35-10-0179-01 (incidents and rates by violation, police services in Quebec), checked on 29 October 2026. Figures are for the Laval municipal police service area (Service de police de Laval), which covers the city of Laval. Ratios, percentage changes and the population estimate are our own calculation from Statistics Canada data. Updated 29 October 2026.
Key facts
- Laval’s Crime Severity Index was 52.88 in 2025, down from 58.10 in 2024, a drop of about 9% (Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0187-01; our calculation).
- That is about 30% below Canada’s CSI of 75.0 and about 14% below Quebec’s 61.6 (our calculation).
- Laval recorded 14,788 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, down 6% from 15,787, a rate of 3,204 per 100,000 people.
- Motor vehicle theft in Laval fell 35% in 2025, from 868 to 567 vehicles (Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0179-01).
- Laval recorded 2 homicides in 2025, down from 5 in 2024.
- Laval police solved a larger severity-weighted share of crime than the national average: a weighted clearance rate of 45.8 in 2025, compared with Canada’s 36.6.
Is Laval safer than Montréal?
Laval is safer than the city of Montréal on the official measure: the Laval police service area’s 2025 Crime Severity Index of 52.9 was about 33% lower than the 78.4 recorded by the Montréal police service (SPVM), according to Statistics Canada (our calculation). Laval’s crime rate of 3,204 per 100,000 was also about a third lower than Montréal’s 4,803.
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. Laval sits inside the Montréal census metropolitan area (CMA), so in CMA rankings it is counted together with Montréal, Longueuil and the suburbs; the figures in this guide cover only the area policed by the Laval Police Service. Our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method, and is Montréal safe? covers the metro area as a whole.
| Municipal police service (Quebec) | Crime Severity Index (2025) | Crime Severity Index (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal (SPVM) | 78.4 | 81.2 |
| Gatineau | 67.1 | 67.5 |
| Québec City | 63.5 | 63.0 |
| Trois-Rivières | 57.8 | 63.6 |
| Sherbrooke | 53.8 | 56.4 |
| Laval | 52.9 | 58.1 |
| Longueuil (agglomeration) | 52.8 | 53.3 |
| Saguenay | 49.8 | 56.8 |
| Lévis | 35.0 | 36.8 |
| Quebec (province) | 61.6 | 64.8 |
| Canada | 75.0 | 78.8 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0187-01 (municipal police services in Quebec) and the 2025 release for Canada.
Laval ranks in the lower half of Quebec’s largest municipal police services, almost level with Longueuil and well below Montréal and Gatineau. For the full provincial picture see most dangerous cities in Quebec and safest cities in Quebec, or compare with is Québec City safe? and is Gatineau safe?
What is the crime rate in Laval?
The crime rate in Laval was 3,204 Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, about 43% below Canada’s 5,585 and about 13% below Quebec’s 3,673 (Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0179-01; comparisons are our calculation). The Laval police area recorded 14,788 incidents, down from 15,787 in 2024.
| Offence | Laval incidents (2025) | Laval rate per 100,000 (2025) | Laval rate (2024) | Quebec rate (2025) | Canada rate (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code offences (excl. traffic) | 14,788 | 3,204 | 3,446 | 3,673 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 5,638 | 1,222 | 1,283 | 1,472 | 1,443 |
| Property crime | 7,101 | 1,539 | 1,685 | 1,768 | 3,141 |
| Fraud | 1,255 | 272 | 258 | 346 | 426 |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 1,170 | 254 | 230 | 168 | 502 |
| Breaking and entering | 601 | 130 | 148 | 205 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 567 | 123 | 189 | 153 | 201 |
| Robbery | 214 | 46 | 41 | 43 | 55 |
| Homicide (victims) | 2 | 0.43 | 1.09 | 0.97 | 1.61 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0179-01 (Laval municipal police and Quebec) and the 2025 release for Canada.
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 461,500 for the Laval police area in 2025 (our calculation: incidents divided by rate), which makes Laval the third-largest city in Quebec after Montréal and Québec City.
What kind of crime is most common in Laval?
Property crime is the most common type of crime in Laval: 7,101 of the 14,788 incidents recorded in 2025 (about 48%) were property crimes, at a rate of 1,539 per 100,000, about half the national rate and down about 9% from 2024 (Statistics Canada; our calculation).
- Vehicle theft: 567 vehicles, down from 868 in 2024. The rate of 123 per 100,000 is about 39% below the national 201 and below Quebec’s 153. See car theft in Canada.
- Break-ins: 601 incidents, 130 per 100,000, down about 12% and about half the national rate of 262. See break-ins in Canada.
- Shoplifting: 1,170 incidents, 254 per 100,000, up about 10% and above Quebec’s 168, but about half the national rate. See shoplifting in Canada.
- Fraud: 1,255 incidents, 272 per 100,000, up about 5% but below the Quebec and national rates.
- Violent crime: 5,638 incidents (about 38% of the total), a rate of 1,222 per 100,000, down about 5% and about 15% below the national 1,443.
Robbery was one of the few categories that rose: 214 incidents in 2025, up from 186, a rate of 46 per 100,000, still below Canada’s 55.
Is crime in Laval going up or down?
Crime in Laval went down in 2025: the Crime Severity Index fell about 9%, the violent CSI fell about 9% and the non-violent CSI fell about 9%, according to Statistics Canada (our calculation). The decline followed five consecutive annual increases, from a low of 44.9 in 2019 to 58.1 in 2024; the 2025 value is about 3% above the 2015 level of 51.1.
| Year | Laval CSI | Violent CSI | Non-violent CSI | Weighted clearance rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 51.1 | 64.3 | 46.2 | 40.1 |
| 2017 | 45.3 | 58.0 | 40.6 | 42.0 |
| 2019 | 44.9 | 67.1 | 36.9 | 45.8 |
| 2021 | 49.3 | 72.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2023 | 57.2 | 82.9 | 47.4 | 40.8 |
| 2024 | 58.1 | 86.2 | 47.4 | 43.0 |
| 2025 | 52.9 | 78.9 | 43.0 | 45.8 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0187-01, Laval municipal police service.
Laval’s violent Crime Severity Index of 78.9 is the highest part of its profile, but it is still below Quebec’s 98.0 and Canada’s 97.2. The weighted clearance rate is the severity-weighted share of incidents solved by police; Laval’s 45.8 in 2025 was about level with Quebec’s 45.6 and well above Canada’s 36.6. More in how many crimes are solved in Canada.
How do I check crime near an address in Laval?
The Laval Police Service does not publish a neighbourhood crime map on its online reporting page, so the best checks are the official statistics, Montréal’s open data for comparison and the police service itself (checked 29 October 2026).
- Start with the official numbers. Compare Laval with other areas on our Canada crime map and in crime rate by province.
- Compare with Montréal. For the island across the Rivière des Prairies, our Montréal crime map and Montréal crime by neighbourhood use SPVM open data.
- Report minor crimes online. Laval accepts online reports of mischief and theft under $5,000, including theft from a vehicle, through its online police report page; vehicle or licence plate theft and incidents with a suspect or witness go through 911.
- Follow our step-by-step guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood.
Is Laval safe to live in and visit?
Laval is a safe place to live and visit by Canadian standards: its 2025 Crime Severity Index of 52.9 and crime rate of 3,204 per 100,000 were both well below the national averages, and most residents go about daily life without incident. The most common problems are property crimes such as shoplifting, theft and fraud, which tend to concentrate around large shopping centres and transit hubs. Lock your car and keep valuables out of sight, use well-lit routes at night and be wary of phone and online scams. See our home security tips and car theft prevention guides. Statistics Canada notes that the CSI is not a complete safety score and that only about 29% of victimizations in Canada were reported to police in 2019.
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Laval crime FAQ
Is Laval, Quebec dangerous?
No. Laval’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 52.9, about 30% below the national 75.0 and 14% below Quebec’s 61.6, according to Statistics Canada. Most incidents are property crimes.
What is the crime rate in Laval?
The Laval police service area recorded 3,204 Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, down 7% from 3,446 in 2024 and about 43% below Canada’s rate.
Is Laval safer than Longueuil?
Laval and Longueuil are about equal on the official measure: in 2025 Laval’s CSI was 52.9 and the Longueuil agglomeration police service’s was 52.8. Longueuil’s crime rate (2,778 per 100,000) was lower than Laval’s (3,204).
How many homicides were there in Laval in 2025?
The Laval police service area recorded 2 homicides in 2025, a rate of 0.43 per 100,000, down from 5 homicides in 2024.
Is car theft a problem in Laval?
Car theft fell sharply in Laval in 2025: 567 vehicles were stolen, down 35% from 868 in 2024, and the rate of 123 per 100,000 was below both Quebec (153) and Canada (201).
Related: is Montréal safe? · most dangerous cities in Quebec · safest cities in Quebec · is Sherbrooke safe? · villes les plus dangereuses du Québec (en français) · how to report a crime in Canada. In an emergency call 911.