Saskatoon is safe for most residents and visitors, but its crime levels are higher than the national average: the Saskatoon metro area’s Crime Severity Index (CSI) fell 7% to 98.9 in 2025, the lowest since at least 2015 but still about 32% above Canada’s 75.0. Its crime rate was 7,532 incidents per 100,000 people, down 5% and about 35% above the national 5,585. Saskatoon is below the Saskatchewan average and below Winnipeg.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Crime Severity Index and incident-based crime tables. Figures are for the Saskatoon census metropolitan area (CMA). Comparisons and percentages that are not in the release are our own arithmetic. Updated 5 October 2026.
All figures are for calendar year 2025, the latest full year Statistics Canada has published.
Key facts
- The Saskatoon CMA’s Crime Severity Index was 98.9 in 2025, down 7% from 2024 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- That is about 32% above the national CSI of 75.0 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- Saskatoon’s crime rate was 7,532 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, down 5%.
- Saskatoon ranked 10th highest of 41 metro areas by CSI in 2025.
- The Saskatoon CMA recorded 8 homicide victims in 2025, a rate of 2.09 per 100,000.
- Break-ins in Saskatoon fell about 14% in 2025, to 451 per 100,000.
Is Saskatoon safe compared with other Canadian cities?
Saskatoon ranked 10th highest of Canada’s 41 metropolitan areas by Crime Severity Index in 2025, at 98.9. It is higher than Regina and Edmonton but lower than Winnipeg, and well below the province-wide Saskatchewan figure of 146.6.
| Area (2025) | Crime Severity Index | CSI change vs 2024 | Crime rate per 100,000 | Rate change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon (CMA) | 98.9 | −7% | 7,532 | −5% |
| Regina (CMA) | 87.4 | −12% | 6,543 | −12% |
| Winnipeg (CMA) | 113.4 | −9% | 7,899 | 0% |
| Edmonton (CMA) | 95.6 | −7% | 7,463 | +2% |
| Calgary (CMA) | 61.7 | −3% | 5,038 | +5% |
| Saskatchewan (province) | 146.6 | −5% | 11,938 | −5% |
| Canada (all police services) | 75.0 | −5% | 5,585 | −2% |
The crime rate is the number of Criminal Code incidents (excluding traffic) per 100,000 people, all counted equally; the Crime Severity Index (CSI) is Statistics Canada’s measure that weights them by seriousness. Saskatoon’s violent CSI of 130.64 is about 34% above the national violent CSI of 97.19, and its non-violent CSI of 87.00 is about 30% above the national 66.78. See our CSI explainer and why the Prairies have Canada’s highest crime severity.
City of Saskatoon vs the Saskatoon CMA
The Saskatoon census metropolitan area (CMA) is the City of Saskatoon plus nearby communities such as Martensville and Warman. The city makes up most of the metro population, so the CMA figures are a good guide to Saskatoon itself. A separate CSI for the Saskatoon Police Service is not part of the data set used for this guide. As in all cities, the central core and busy commercial areas tend to record more incidents per resident because they draw people from across the region.
Is crime in Saskatoon going up or down?
Crime severity in Saskatoon is going down: the Saskatoon CMA’s CSI fell two years in a row, to 106.3 in 2024 and 98.9 in 2025. It had been between 114 and 120 from 2015 to 2019, dipped in 2020 and 2021, and was 117 in 2022 and 2023. The 2025 value is about 14% below 2015 and about 18% below the 2019 peak of 120.0.
Crime Severity Index, Saskatoon metro and Canada, 2015–2025
| Year | Saskatoon CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 114.8 | 70.4 |
| 2016 | 118.6 | 72.0 |
| 2017 | 118.4 | 73.6 |
| 2018 | 119.2 | 75.6 |
| 2019 | 120.0 | 79.7 |
| 2020 | 108.3 | 73.9 |
| 2021 | 108.4 | 74.9 |
| 2022 | 117.0 | 78.7 |
| 2023 | 117.1 | 81.3 |
| 2024 | 106.3 | 78.8 |
| 2025 | 98.9 | 75.0 |
Both parts of the index fell in 2025: violent CSI from 141.77 to 130.64 (about 8%) and non-violent CSI from 93.06 to 87.00 (about 7%).
What kind of crime is most common in Saskatoon?
Property crime is the most common type of crime in Saskatoon: the Saskatoon CMA recorded 15,227 property crimes and 5,512 violent incidents among its 28,853 Criminal Code incidents in 2025.
| Offence | Saskatoon rate 2025 | Saskatoon rate 2024 | Canada rate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code offences (excl. traffic) | 7,532 | 7,923 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 1,439 | n/a | 1,443 |
| Homicide | 2.09 | 3.74 | 1.61 |
| Assault level 2 (weapon or bodily harm) | 369 | n/a | 214 |
| Robbery | 140 | 156 | 55 |
| Property crime | 3,975 | 4,362 | 3,141 |
| Breaking and entering | 451 | 524 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 265 | 266 | 201 |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 593 | n/a | 502 |
| Fraud | 483 | n/a | 426 |
| Mischief | 766 | n/a | 739 |
Rates are incidents per 100,000 people (homicide: victims per 100,000), Saskatoon census metropolitan area. n/a = 2024 rate not available in our data set.
- Homicide fell. 8 victims, a rate of 2.09 per 100,000, down from 3.74 in 2024 but above the national 1.61. In a metro of this size, a few cases move the rate a lot.
- Robbery is high at 140 per 100,000, about two and a half times the national 55, though it fell about 11%.
- Serious assault (level 2, with a weapon or causing bodily harm) was 369 per 100,000, about 72% above the national 214.
- Break-ins fell about 14% to 451 per 100,000, still well above the national 262. See break-ins in Canada.
- Car theft was flat at 265 per 100,000 (Canada: 201).
- Violent crime overall was 1,439 per 100,000, almost exactly the national rate of 1,443.
Which parts of Saskatoon record more crime?
The Saskatoon Police Service is the official source for which parts of Saskatoon record more crime; Statistics Canada does not publish neighbourhood figures, and we do not rank neighbourhoods. In Saskatoon, as elsewhere, reported incidents concentrate in places with heavy footfall: downtown, nightlife venues, shopping centres and transit routes. These places attract many visitors, so their raw counts do not describe the risk to residents. The steps below explain how to check a specific area.
Is Saskatoon safe to live in and visit?
Saskatoon is safe to live in and visit for most people: the Saskatoon CMA’s 2025 violent crime rate of 1,439 per 100,000 was almost exactly the national 1,443. Take the kind of precautions that make sense in any city with above-average property crime. Lock vehicles and keep valuables out of sight, secure doors, windows and garages, and at night keep to busy, well-lit routes. Saskatoon’s improvement over the past two years is real: break-ins, robbery and overall property crime all fell in 2025. See our home security tips and walking home at night tips.
How reliable are these figures?
Saskatoon’s 2025 crime figures, such as the metro CSI of 98.9, are official police-recorded counts, but they miss unreported crime and are not a complete safety score.
- Small-city volatility. Saskatoon’s figures are based on a smaller population than the big metros, so a handful of incidents, especially homicides, can move rates noticeably from year to year.
- Reported crime only. Nationally, only about 29% of victimizations were reported to police in 2019.
- The CSI is not a full safety score, as Statistics Canada notes. See the official 2025 release.
How do I check crime near a specific address in Saskatoon?
To check crime near a specific address in Saskatoon, use the Saskatoon Police Service’s crime statistics and mapping, then compare the area with another you know.
- Use Saskatoon Police resources. The Saskatoon Police Service website provides crime statistics and mapping for the city.
- Look at our map. The Canada Crime Map brings official figures together, and our Saskatoon crime map guide explains how to read the police data.
- Compare two areas. Check the address you are considering against another neighbourhood using the same offences and period.
- Read the limits. Commercial areas always record more incidents. Visit at night as well as in the day before deciding.
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Saskatoon crime FAQ
What is Saskatoon’s crime rate?
The Saskatoon CMA recorded 7,532 Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, down 5% on 2024 and about 35% above the national rate of 5,585.
Is Saskatoon safer than Regina?
Not on the 2025 figures. Regina had a lower CSI (87.4 vs 98.9) and a lower crime rate (6,543 vs 7,532). Both cities improved in 2025.
Is crime in Saskatoon going down?
Yes: Saskatoon’s CSI fell 7% in 2025 to 98.9, the second straight annual decline and the lowest value since at least 2015.
Is Saskatoon safer than Winnipeg?
Yes, on both 2025 measures: Saskatoon’s CSI was 98.9 against Winnipeg’s 113.4, and its crime rate 7,532 against 7,899.
How many homicides were there in Saskatoon in 2025?
The Saskatoon CMA recorded 8 homicide victims in 2025, a rate of 2.09 per 100,000, down from 3.74 in 2024.
Related: is Regina safe? · is Winnipeg safe? · crime in Saskatchewan and Manitoba · crime rate by province · Saskatoon crime map. In an emergency call 911.
