Fredericton is close to the Canadian average for crime and below the New Brunswick average: the Fredericton census metropolitan area’s Crime Severity Index rose 7% to 80.5 in 2025, about 7% above the national 75.0 and about 11% below New Brunswick’s 90.4, according to Statistics Canada. Its crime rate rose 6% to 5,734 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people.
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). Fredericton CMA figures start in 2021. Rankings and ratios are our own calculation. Online reporting and police jurisdiction details checked on the City of Fredericton website on 12 October 2026. Updated 12 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Fredericton CMA had a Crime Severity Index of 80.5 in 2025, up 7% from 75.3 in 2024 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- Fredericton’s crime rate was 5,734 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 6%, about 3% above the national 5,585 (our calculation).
- Fredericton had the second-highest Crime Severity Index in Atlantic Canada in 2025, after Moncton (105.6) (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- Fredericton recorded 2,144 violent incidents in 2025, a rate of 1,576 per 100,000, about 9% above the national 1,443 (our calculation).
- Fredericton’s break-in rate was 313 per 100,000 in 2025, about 19% above the national 262 but about 20% below New Brunswick’s 393 (our calculation).
Is Fredericton safe?
Fredericton is about as safe as the average Canadian metro area and safer than New Brunswick as a whole: its 2025 Crime Severity Index of 80.5 was about 7% above the national 75.0 but about 11% below the provincial 90.4, according to Statistics Canada (ratios are our calculation). Fredericton’s crime rate of 5,734 per 100,000 was about 3% above Canada’s 5,585 and about 8% below New Brunswick’s 6,200.
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 Fredericton census metropolitan area (CMA) covers the City of Fredericton and surrounding communities, not only the city itself. Our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method.
| Measure (2025) | Fredericton CMA | New Brunswick | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 80.5 | 90.4 | 75.0 |
| CSI change 2024–25 | +7% | +6% | −5% |
| Crime rate per 100,000 | 5,734 | 6,200 | 5,585 |
| Crime rate change 2024–25 | +6% | 0% | −2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01 and The Daily, 22 July 2026.
New Brunswick was one of only two provinces or territories whose Crime Severity Index rose in 2025, along with Nunavut, and Fredericton followed that provincial trend.
What is the crime rate in Fredericton?
The Fredericton CMA recorded 7,802 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a crime rate of 5,734 per 100,000 people, according to Statistics Canada. That was up 6% from 2024.
| Offence (Fredericton CMA, 2025) | Incidents | Rate per 100,000 | Canada rate per 100,000 | New Brunswick rate per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code (excl. traffic) | 7,802 | 5,734 | 5,585 | 6,200 |
| Violent crime | 2,144 | 1,576 | 1,443 | – |
| Break and enter | 426 | 313 | 262 | 393 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 283 | 208 | 201 | 253 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 (2025). A dash means the figure is not in our data.
- Violent crime is a little above average. Fredericton’s rate of 1,576 per 100,000 was about 9% above the national 1,443 but below Moncton (1,909) and St. John’s (1,691) (our calculation). See violent crime in Canada by city.
- Break-ins are above the national rate. At 313 per 100,000, Fredericton’s rate was about 19% above Canada’s 262 but about 20% below New Brunswick’s 393 (our calculation). See break-ins in Canada.
- Car theft is close to average. Fredericton’s rate of 208 per 100,000 was about 4% above the national 201 and about 18% below the provincial 253 (our calculation).
Is crime in Fredericton going up?
Crime severity in Fredericton rose in 2025 after a drop in 2024: the Fredericton CMA’s Crime Severity Index went from 75.3 in 2024 to 80.5 in 2025, according to Statistics Canada. The 2025 value was about 7% below the 2023 peak of 86.4 (our calculation).
| Year | Fredericton CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78.7 | 74.9 |
| 2022 | 85.7 | 78.7 |
| 2023 (peak) | 86.4 | 81.3 |
| 2024 | 75.3 | 78.8 |
| 2025 | 80.5 | 75.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01. The Fredericton CMA series in our data starts in 2021.
Fredericton’s index was above the national CSI in every year shown except 2024. 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 Fredericton compare with other Atlantic cities?
Fredericton had the second-highest Crime Severity Index of Atlantic Canada’s five metro areas in 2025, at 80.5, behind Moncton (105.6), according to Statistics Canada (ranking is our calculation). Its crime rate of 5,734 was the fourth-highest of the five, below Moncton, St. John’s and Halifax.
| Atlantic metro area (CMA) | CSI 2025 | CSI change 2024–25 | Crime rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moncton | 105.6 | +11% | 7,561 |
| Fredericton | 80.5 | +7% | 5,734 |
| St. John’s | 79.2 | −2% | 6,163 |
| Saint John | 70.0 | +20% | 4,556 |
| Halifax | 68.6 | −6% | 6,094 |
Source: Statistics Canada (2025).
All three New Brunswick metro areas recorded a higher severity index in 2025. For comparisons, see Moncton crime rate, is Halifax safe? and St. John’s crime rate. The regional overview is in crime in Atlantic Canada, and provincial figures are in crime rate by province.
How does Fredericton rank in Canada?
Fredericton had the 15th-highest Crime Severity Index and the 16th-highest crime rate of Canada’s 41 metro areas in 2025, according to Statistics Canada (our calculation), close to St. John’s (79.2) and Vancouver (83.5). Its 7% CSI increase was the fifth-largest of any metro area. The full list is in our crime rate in Canada by city table.
How do I check or report crime in Fredericton?
- Emergencies. Call 911 for any crime in progress or any threat to safety.
- Report minor crimes online. The Fredericton Police Force accepts online reports for some incidents inside city limits, such as theft or mischief under $5,000 and theft from a vehicle, when there is no known suspect or evidence. Break-ins to a home, garage, shed or business must be reported by phone.
- Know who polices your area. Since 2 December 2025, the Fredericton Police Force has also policed newly annexed areas including Pepper Creek, Douglas, McLeod Hill and Killarney Road, according to the City of Fredericton.
- Compare areas. The Canada Crime Map gathers official figures by city, and our guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood explains the limits of the data. See also how to report a crime in Canada.
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Fredericton crime FAQ
What is the crime rate in Fredericton?
The Fredericton CMA’s crime rate was 5,734 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 6% from 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
Is Fredericton safer than Moncton?
Yes, on the official measures. Fredericton’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 80.5 against Moncton’s 105.6, and its crime rate was 5,734 per 100,000 against 7,561.
Is crime in Fredericton going up?
Yes, in 2025. Fredericton’s CSI rose 7% to 80.5, but it remained about 7% below its 2023 peak of 86.4 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
Is Fredericton safe for students?
Fredericton’s crime rate of 5,734 per 100,000 in 2025 was close to the national average, according to Statistics Canada. Ordinary precautions at night and with bikes, cars and belongings still apply.
Can I report a crime online in Fredericton?
Yes. The Fredericton Police Force accepts online reports for some non-emergency incidents under $5,000 inside city limits when there is no known suspect.
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