The Abbotsford–Mission metro area’s Crime Severity Index was 95.5 in 2025, down 1% from 2024 but about 27% above the national 75.0, according to Statistics Canada. Its crime rate was 6,717 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people, up 4% and the 12th highest of Canada’s 41 metro areas (our calculation).
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 and ratios are our own calculation. Police map details checked on the Abbotsford Police Department website on 12 October 2026. Updated 12 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Abbotsford–Mission CMA had a Crime Severity Index of 95.5 in 2025, down 1% from 96.6 in 2024 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- Abbotsford–Mission’s crime rate was 6,717 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 4% and about 20% above the national 5,585 (our calculation).
- Abbotsford–Mission ranked 12th highest for both crime severity and crime rate among Canada’s 41 metro areas in 2025 (our calculation).
- Abbotsford–Mission’s CSI was 11% below its 2023 peak of 107.4 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- Abbotsford–Mission recorded 2,555 shoplifting incidents in 2025, a rate of 1,145 per 100,000, about 2.3 times the national 502 (our calculation).
Is Abbotsford safe?
Abbotsford records somewhat more police-reported crime than the average Canadian metro area: the Abbotsford–Mission CMA’s 2025 Crime Severity Index of 95.5 was 27% above the national 75.0 and 3% above British Columbia’s 92.4, according to Statistics Canada (ratios are our calculation). It was, however, lower than nearby Chilliwack and most other mid-sized B.C. metros. The figures describe the whole metro area on average, not the risk on a particular street.
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 Abbotsford–Mission census metropolitan area (CMA) covers the City of Abbotsford and the District of Mission, so the numbers are not for Abbotsford alone. Our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method.
| Measure (2025) | Abbotsford–Mission CMA | British Columbia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 95.5 | 92.4 | 75.0 |
| CSI change 2024–25 | −1% | −2% | −5% |
| Crime rate per 100,000 | 6,717 | 6,943 | 5,585 |
| Crime rate change 2024–25 | +4% | 0% | −2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01 and The Daily, 22 July 2026.
Abbotsford–Mission’s crime rate was slightly below the B.C. average even though its severity index was slightly above it, which points to a mix with somewhat more serious offences per incident.
What is the crime rate in Abbotsford?
The Abbotsford–Mission CMA recorded 14,990 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a crime rate of 6,717 per 100,000 people, according to Statistics Canada. That was up 4% from 2024 and about 20% above the national rate.
| Offence (Abbotsford–Mission CMA, 2025) | Incidents | Rate per 100,000 | Canada rate per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code (excl. traffic) | 14,990 | 6,717 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 3,797 | 1,702 | 1,443 |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 2,555 | 1,145 | 502 |
| Break and enter | 594 | 266 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 409 | 183 | 201 |
| Homicide (victims) | 8 | 3.58 | 1.61 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 (2025). Homicide is victims per 100,000.
- Shoplifting is the standout. At 1,145 per 100,000, Abbotsford–Mission’s shoplifting rate was about 2.3 times the national rate (our calculation). Shoplifting has risen across Canada for five years; see shoplifting in Canada.
- Violent crime was 18% above average at 1,702 per 100,000, compared with 1,443 nationally (our calculation). Compare cities in violent crime in Canada by city.
- Break-ins were at the national level (266 vs 262 per 100,000), and car theft was 9% below it (183 vs 201).
- Homicide counts are small. Eight victims gave a rate of 3.58 per 100,000, but in a metro area of this size one or two cases move the rate sharply. See homicide rate in Canada by city.
Is crime in Abbotsford going down?
Crime severity in Abbotsford–Mission has gone down for two years in a row, from a peak of 107.4 in 2023 to 95.5 in 2025, a fall of 11%, according to Statistics Canada data (our calculation). The 2025 index was almost the same as in 2015 (96.0), after dipping to a low of 78.5 in 2020.
| Year | Abbotsford–Mission CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 96.0 | 70.4 |
| 2017 | 88.5 | 73.6 |
| 2019 | 87.5 | 79.7 |
| 2020 (low) | 78.5 | 73.9 |
| 2021 | 83.2 | 74.9 |
| 2022 | 87.7 | 78.7 |
| 2023 (peak) | 107.4 | 81.3 |
| 2024 | 96.6 | 78.8 |
| 2025 | 95.5 | 75.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01.
The 2023 jump of about 22% was unusually sharp (our calculation). Statistics Canada cautions that smaller metro areas can swing more from year to year and that the CSI is not a universal indicator of safety.
How does Abbotsford compare with other B.C. cities?
Abbotsford–Mission had the fifth-highest Crime Severity Index of British Columbia’s seven metro areas in 2025, at 95.5, below Chilliwack (134.3), Kamloops (126.2), Nanaimo (106.0) and Kelowna (103.7) but above Vancouver (83.5) and Victoria (74.6), according to Statistics Canada.
| B.C. metro area (CMA) | CSI 2025 | Crime rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Chilliwack | 134.3 | 11,455 |
| Kamloops | 126.2 | 10,949 |
| Nanaimo | 106.0 | 9,648 |
| Kelowna | 103.7 | 8,688 |
| Abbotsford–Mission | 95.5 | 6,717 |
| Vancouver | 83.5 | 5,672 |
| Victoria | 74.6 | 5,588 |
Source: Statistics Canada (2025).
Neighbouring Chilliwack’s crime rate was about 1.7 times Abbotsford–Mission’s (our calculation). For the Lower Mainland, see is Vancouver safe? and Surrey crime rate. The provincial rankings are in most dangerous cities in BC and safest cities in BC.
How does Abbotsford rank in Canada?
Abbotsford–Mission had the 12th-highest Crime Severity Index and the 12th-highest crime rate of Canada’s 41 metro areas in 2025, according to Statistics Canada (rankings are our calculation). Edmonton (95.6) sat just above it on severity. The full list is in our crime rate in Canada by city table.
How do I check crime near an address in Abbotsford?
- Emergencies. Call 911 for any crime in progress or any threat to safety.
- Use the police crime map. The Abbotsford Police Department’s online crime map shows incidents from the past six months, updated nightly, and lets you view up to 30 consecutive days at a time. Not all crime types are shown, for victims’ privacy, and the department discourages comparisons based only on the map. Our Abbotsford crime map guide explains how to use it, with city-level police figures.
- Report minor crimes online. The Abbotsford Police Department also offers online reporting for some non-emergency incidents on abbypd.ca.
- Read the limits. Our guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood explains what maps and rates can and cannot show, and the Canada Crime Map gathers official figures by city.
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Abbotsford crime FAQ
What is the crime rate in Abbotsford?
The Abbotsford–Mission CMA’s crime rate was 6,717 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 4% from 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
Is Abbotsford safer than Chilliwack?
Yes, on the official measures. Abbotsford–Mission’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 95.5, compared with 134.3 for Chilliwack, the highest of any Canadian metro area.
Is crime in Abbotsford going down?
Yes. Abbotsford–Mission’s CSI fell 1% in 2025 to 95.5 and is 11% below its 2023 peak of 107.4 (our calculation).
Is Abbotsford safer than Vancouver?
No. The Vancouver CMA’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 83.5, lower than Abbotsford–Mission’s 95.5, and its crime rate was 5,672 per 100,000 against 6,717.
Does Abbotsford have a crime map?
Yes. The Abbotsford Police Department publishes an online crime map with incidents from the past six months, updated nightly.
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