Abbotsford has an official crime map: the Abbotsford Police Department publishes incidents from the past six months on an online map, updated nightly, with up to 30 consecutive days shown at a time. On the official statistics, the Abbotsford Police Department’s Crime Severity Index was 94.6 in 2025, about 26% above the national 75.0, according to Statistics Canada.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026): Crime Severity Index for police services in British Columbia (Table 35-10-0063-01), incidents by violation for B.C. police services (Table 35-10-0184-01), and census metropolitan area data (Tables 35-10-0026-01 and 35-10-0177-01), checked 20 October 2026. Percentages, ratios and population estimates are our own calculation. Crime map, online reporting and contact details checked on the Abbotsford Police Department website on 20 October 2026. Updated 20 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Abbotsford Police Department crime map shows incidents from the past six months, updated nightly, with up to 30 consecutive days at a time (Abbotsford Police Department, checked 20 October 2026).
- The Abbotsford Police Department’s Crime Severity Index was 94.6 in 2025, almost unchanged from 94.0 in 2024 and 2% above British Columbia’s 92.4 (Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0063-01).
- Abbotsford’s violent Crime Severity Index rose about 28% in 2025, from 100.6 to 129.1, while its non-violent index fell 11% to 81.6 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- The City of Abbotsford recorded 10,157 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a crime rate of 5,788 per 100,000 people, about 4% above the national 5,585 (our calculation).
- Shoplifting in Abbotsford rose from 1,314 to 1,992 incidents in 2025, a rate of 1,135 per 100,000, about 2.3 times the national rate (our calculation).
Does Abbotsford have a crime map?
Yes, the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) publishes an online crime map with incidents from the past six months in the City of Abbotsford. The map opens from the police Crime Mapping page, whose “View the Online Crime Map” link leads to the CityProtect mapping service.
The police describe the map as a general picture of local crime, not a complete account. These are the rules listed on the AbbyPD page (checked 20 October 2026):
- Six months of data. The map holds the past six months of incidents; the advanced search shows up to 30 consecutive days at a time.
- Nightly updates. The crime types shown are updated every night.
- Not every crime type. Some offences are left off the map and its reports because of privacy concerns for victims and their families.
- Records can change. Icons and reports may be reclassified after review and investigation.
- No map-only comparisons. The department discourages comparing areas based only on the map.
The map has no open-data licence, so we link to it rather than reproduce figures from it. The numbers in this guide come from Statistics Canada.
How do I use the Abbotsford crime map?
- Open the map from the AbbyPD Crime Mapping page and search for the address or area you care about.
- Pick one crime type, such as break and enter or theft from vehicle, instead of viewing every icon at once.
- Use the advanced search to set a 30-day window, then step back through the six months to see whether a pattern repeats.
- Read icons as reports, not proof. An icon shows a police report near a location; it does not tell you the risk on that street.
- Compare with the city-wide picture below and with our Abbotsford crime rate guide, which covers the metro-area numbers in more depth.
Reports cluster where people gather and shop: commercial strips, malls and main roads. A quiet area on the map is not a guarantee, and a busy one is not a reason to avoid it. Our guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood explains the limits of police maps.
What is the crime rate in Abbotsford?
The City of Abbotsford, policed by the Abbotsford Police Department, recorded 10,157 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a crime rate of 5,788 per 100,000 people, up 3% from 2024, according to Statistics Canada (Table 35-10-0184-01). The crime rate is the number of police-reported Criminal Code incidents, excluding traffic offences, per 100,000 residents. Abbotsford has about 175,000 residents (our estimate from Statistics Canada counts and rates).
The Crime Severity Index (CSI) is a Statistics Canada measure that weights each offence by its seriousness, with Canada in 2006 set at 100. Our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method.
| Measure (2025) | Abbotsford Police Department | Abbotsford–Mission CMA | British Columbia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 94.6 | 95.5 | 92.4 | 75.0 |
| Violent CSI | 129.1 | — | 98.0 | 97.2 |
| Non-violent CSI | 81.6 | — | 90.9 | 66.8 |
| Crime rate per 100,000 | 5,788 | 6,717 | 6,943 | 5,585 |
| Weighted clearance rate | 22.4 | — | 23.0 | 36.6 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Tables 35-10-0063-01, 35-10-0184-01, 35-10-0026-01 and 35-10-0177-01 (2025). — = not in our data set.
The Abbotsford–Mission census metropolitan area (CMA) adds the District of Mission, policed by the Mission RCMP, to the City of Abbotsford. Mission’s municipal crime rate was 10,141 per 100,000 in 2025, about 1.75 times Abbotsford’s, which is why the metro-area rate (6,717) is higher than the city’s (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
Which crimes are most common in Abbotsford?
Shoplifting is the offence that stands out in Abbotsford: the Abbotsford Police Department recorded 1,992 shoplifting incidents of $5,000 or under in 2025, up 52% from 1,314, a rate of 1,135 per 100,000, about 2.3 times the national rate of 502, according to Statistics Canada (ratios are our calculation).
| Offence (Abbotsford Police Department) | Incidents 2024 | Incidents 2025 | Rate per 100,000 (2025) | Canada rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code (excl. traffic) | 9,659 | 10,157 | 5,788 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 2,566 | 2,739 | 1,561 | 1,443 |
| Property crime | 5,908 | 6,274 | 3,575 | 3,141 |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 1,314 | 1,992 | 1,135 | 502 |
| Mischief | 941 | 867 | 494 | 739 |
| Fraud | 701 | 577 | 329 | 426 |
| Break and enter | 475 | 457 | 260 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 351 | 296 | 169 | 201 |
| Homicide | 3 | 8 | 4.56 | 1.61 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0184-01 (incidents and rates per 100,000 people, Abbotsford municipal police service). National rates from Table 35-10-0177-01.
- Shoplifting drove the rise. Shoplifting grew by 678 incidents in 2025, more than the total increase of 498 incidents, so other offences fell overall (our calculation). See shoplifting in Canada for the national trend.
- Violent crime was 8% above the national rate at 1,561 per 100,000, and the violent severity index rose sharply because more serious cases weigh more, including eight homicides against three in 2024. Small counts swing the index; compare cities in violent crime in Canada by city.
- Break-ins were at the national level (260 against 262 per 100,000) and down 4% in number. On the map, select break and enter to see where reports cluster.
- Car theft fell 16% to 296 incidents and was about 16% below the national rate (our calculation).
How does Abbotsford compare with other B.C. police services?
The Abbotsford Police Department’s 2025 Crime Severity Index of 94.6 was slightly above the Vancouver Police Department’s 89.3 and well below Kelowna RCMP’s 116.0 and Victoria Police’s 161.2, according to Statistics Canada. It was also below the Mission RCMP’s 98.9 next door.
| B.C. police service (municipal) | CSI 2025 | Police map guide |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Police Department | 161.2 | Victoria crime map |
| Richmond RCMP | 151.8 | Richmond crime map |
| Kelowna RCMP | 116.0 | Kelowna crime map |
| Mission RCMP | 98.9 | — |
| Abbotsford Police Department | 94.6 | this page |
| Vancouver Police Department | 89.3 | Vancouver crime map |
| Surrey Police Service | 85.4 | Surrey crime map |
| Burnaby RCMP | 68.7 | Burnaby crime map |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0063-01 (2025). Surrey’s 2025 figures are split between the Surrey Police Service and Surrey RCMP during the policing transition.
At metro level, Abbotsford–Mission had the fifth-highest CSI of British Columbia’s seven metro areas, well below neighbouring Chilliwack (134.3); see is Chilliwack safe?, most dangerous cities in BC and the national table in crime rate in Canada by city.
Is crime in Abbotsford going down?
Crime severity in Abbotsford has been almost flat for two years: the Abbotsford Police Department’s CSI was 94.6 in 2025 against 94.0 in 2024, about 5% below the 2023 peak of 99.4, according to Statistics Canada (our calculation). It was still about 9% higher than in 2015 (86.9).
| Year | Abbotsford Police CSI | Abbotsford–Mission CMA CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 86.9 | 96.0 | 70.4 |
| 2018 | 90.2 | 90.3 | 75.6 |
| 2020 (low) | 72.5 | 78.5 | 73.9 |
| 2022 | 80.7 | 87.7 | 78.7 |
| 2023 (peak) | 99.4 | 107.4 | 81.3 |
| 2024 | 94.0 | 96.6 | 78.8 |
| 2025 | 94.6 | 95.5 | 75.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Tables 35-10-0063-01 and 35-10-0026-01.
The 2025 picture is mixed: non-violent severity fell 11%, break-ins and car thefts fell, but violent severity and shoplifting rose. Statistics Canada cautions that the CSI is not a universal indicator of safety and that smaller places swing more from year to year.
How do I report a crime in Abbotsford?
The Abbotsford Police Department accepts online reports for some minor incidents with no known suspect, and asks people to call its non-emergency line, 604-859-5225, for anything else that is not an emergency (Abbotsford Police Department, checked 20 October 2026).
- Online: break-ins to garages, porches or sheds, damage or mischief to property or a vehicle, theft under $5,000, theft from a vehicle, bike theft, some frauds under $10,000, hit and runs without the other plate, drug and traffic complaints, all only with no known suspect. Online reporting is not monitored 24/7 and is not anonymous.
- By phone: break-ins to a home or business, theft of a vehicle or licence plate, losses over $5,000, a lost or stolen firearm, assault, robbery, domestic violence and hate-motivated vandalism.
- Text and address: the department lists a non-emergency text line, ABBYPD (222973), and its headquarters at 2838 Justice Way.
Only about 29% of victimizations were reported to police in Canada in 2019, according to Statistics Canada, so reporting minor crimes also makes the map more complete. For how often reported crimes are solved, see how many crimes are solved in Canada.
Want this on your phone?
Safety App Canada puts official crime data on a live map, plans walking routes that avoid high-risk areas and sends one-tap SOS alerts to the people you trust. Coming soon to Android and iPhone.
Abbotsford crime map FAQ
Where can I find the Abbotsford crime map?
The Abbotsford crime map is on the Abbotsford Police Department website under Crime Mapping, which links to the online map with incidents from the past six months.
How often is the Abbotsford crime map updated?
The Abbotsford Police Department updates the crime types on its map nightly, and reports may be reclassified after review and investigation.
What is the crime rate in Abbotsford?
The City of Abbotsford’s crime rate was 5,788 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 3% from 2024 and about 4% above the national rate, according to Statistics Canada.
Is Abbotsford safer than Mission?
On the official measures, yes. The Abbotsford Police Department’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 94.6 against 98.9 for the Mission RCMP, and Abbotsford’s crime rate was 5,788 per 100,000 against 10,141.
Can I report a crime online in Abbotsford?
Yes, for some minor incidents with no known suspect, such as theft under $5,000 or theft from a vehicle. Break-ins to a home or business, vehicle theft and any violence must be reported by phone.
Related: is Abbotsford safe? · is Chilliwack safe? · Vancouver crime map · safest cities in BC · Alberta vs BC crime · Canada Crime Map · is Maple Ridge safe? · is Langley safe?. In an emergency call 911.
