Niagara has an official crime map: the Niagara Regional Police Service publishes recent police calls on CityProtect, with a 2–3 day delay and locations rounded to the 100-block or nearest cross street. On the official statistics, the Niagara Regional Police Service’s Crime Severity Index was 53.8 in 2025, down 9% from 2024 and about 28% below the national 75.0, according to Statistics Canada.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026): Crime Severity Index and weighted clearance rates for police services in Ontario (Table 35-10-0188-01), incidents by violation for census metropolitan areas (Table 35-10-0177-01) and CMA data (Table 35-10-0026-01), checked 20 October 2026. Percentages, rankings and population estimates are our own calculation. Crime map, online reporting and contact details checked on the Niagara Regional Police Service website on 20 October 2026. Updated 20 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Niagara Regional Police Service crime map shows calls that needed a police presence, with a 2–3 day processing delay and approximate locations (Niagara Regional Police Service, checked 20 October 2026).
- The Niagara Regional Police Service’s Crime Severity Index was 53.8 in 2025, down 9% from 58.9 in 2024 and about 6% below Ontario’s 57.2 (Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0188-01).
- The St. Catharines–Niagara census metropolitan area recorded 22,812 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a crime rate of 4,139 per 100,000 people, about 26% below the national 5,585 (our calculation).
- Break-ins in St. Catharines–Niagara fell from 1,250 to 1,029 incidents in 2025, a 19% drop in the rate to 187 per 100,000 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- Niagara’s violent Crime Severity Index was 69.8 in 2025, down 12% from 2024 but about 67% higher than in 2015 (41.9), according to Statistics Canada (our calculation).
Does Niagara have a crime map?
Yes, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) publishes an online crime map for the whole Niagara Region through its Crime Reports page. The map itself is hosted on CityProtect, a third-party website that the police supply with data but do not control.
The map covers the Niagara Region, the area policed by the NRPS, which includes St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Grimsby. These are the rules listed on the NRPS pages (checked 20 October 2026):
- Calls, not convictions. The map shows final dispatch call types for incidents that required a police presence. A call does not always mean a crime or an arrest, and one incident can create several calls.
- 2–3 day delay. The data is not real time; the delay protects investigations, victims and witnesses.
- Approximate locations. Addresses are generalized to the 100-block or the nearest cross street, and trying to work out exact addresses is prohibited. Some incidents show a default police address.
- Records can change. Late reports, reclassification and follow-up investigations can change what is shown.
- Terms of use. You must accept the terms before the map opens, and commercial use is strictly prohibited.
Because commercial use is prohibited, we link to the map rather than reproduce figures from it. The numbers in this guide come from Statistics Canada.
How do I use the Niagara crime map?
- Open the map from the NRPS Crime Reports page, accept the terms and search for the address or area you care about.
- Filter by one incident type, such as break and enter or theft from vehicle, instead of viewing every icon at once.
- Set a date range of a few weeks, then compare it with earlier weeks to see whether a pattern repeats. Remember the last 2–3 days are not shown yet.
- Read icons as calls, not risk. Busy places such as tourist districts, shopping centres and downtown streets show more calls simply because more people are there; the police note that heavy foot traffic does not necessarily mean more crime.
- Compare with the region-wide picture below and with our is Niagara Falls safe? guide, which covers the metro-area numbers for visitors and residents.
The map does not show registered sex offenders: in Canada only area totals by the first three characters of a postal code can be requested through the Ontario Sex Offender Registry. For the general limits of police maps, see how to check crime in your neighbourhood.
What is the crime rate in Niagara?
The St. Catharines–Niagara census metropolitan area (CMA) had a crime rate of 4,139 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, down 2% from 4,232 in 2024, according to Statistics Canada (Table 35-10-0177-01). The crime rate is the number of police-reported Criminal Code incidents, excluding traffic offences, per 100,000 residents. The CMA has about 551,000 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. For Niagara the CMA and the police service report the same 2025 CSI, 53.8, because the NRPS area matches the metro area. Our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method.
| Measure (2025) | Niagara (NRPS / St. Catharines–Niagara CMA) | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 53.8 | 57.2 | 75.0 |
| Violent CSI | 69.8 | 74.9 | 97.2 |
| Non-violent CSI | 47.9 | 50.6 | 66.8 |
| Crime rate per 100,000 | 4,139 | 4,296 | 5,585 |
| Weighted clearance rate | 37.7 | 39.8 | 36.6 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Tables 35-10-0188-01, 35-10-0026-01 and 35-10-0177-01 (2025).
Niagara sits below both the Ontario and national averages on every severity measure. The weighted clearance rate is the share of crimes solved by police, weighted by seriousness; Niagara’s 37.7 was slightly above the national 36.6. See how many crimes are solved in Canada.
Which crimes are most common in Niagara?
Property crime made up most police-reported crime in St. Catharines–Niagara in 2025: 13,809 property incidents, a rate of 2,506 per 100,000, against 5,427 violent incidents, according to Statistics Canada (Table 35-10-0177-01).
| Offence | Incidents 2025 | Rate per 100,000 (2025) | Rate per 100,000 (2024) | Canada rate (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,427 | 985 | 945 | 1,443 |
| Property crime | 13,809 | 2,506 | 2,577 | 3,141 |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 2,563 | 465 | 428 | 502 |
| Fraud | 2,414 | 438 | 459 | 426 |
| Mischief | 1,866 | 339 | 363 | 739 |
| Break and enter | 1,029 | 187 | 231 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,023 | 186 | 190 | 201 |
| Impaired driving | 564 | 102 | 104 | 162 |
| Extortion | 169 | 31 | 46 | 29 |
| Homicide (victims) | 8 | 1.45 | 2.77 | 1.61 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01, St. Catharines–Niagara CMA. Canada rates from the same table.
Our calculation from these figures shows three clear patterns:
- Break-ins fell sharply. The break-in rate dropped 19% in one year and was about 29% below the national rate, roughly level with Ontario’s 189. Our break-ins in Canada guide has prevention tips.
- Car theft is close to the average. Niagara’s motor vehicle theft rate of 186 was about 8% below Canada’s and almost identical to Ontario’s 187; see car theft in Canada.
- Shoplifting and fraud are the exceptions. Shoplifting rose about 9% and fraud was about 3% above the national rate. Extortion fell 33% in incidents, from 251 to 169; our extortion in Canada guide explains the national trend.
Is Niagara safer than other Ontario cities?
St. Catharines–Niagara had the third-lowest Crime Severity Index of Ontario’s 15 census metropolitan areas in 2025, at 53.8, after Barrie (46.9) and Ottawa (50.6), and the fifth-lowest of Canada’s 41 metro areas, according to Statistics Canada (ranking is our calculation).
| Ontario CMA | CSI 2025 | Crime rate per 100,000 (2025) | Police map guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie | 46.9 | 3,777 | is Barrie safe? |
| Ottawa (Ont. part) | 50.6 | 4,212 | Ottawa crime by neighbourhood |
| St. Catharines–Niagara | 53.8 | 4,139 | this page |
| Hamilton | 54.8 | 4,076 | Hamilton crime map |
| Toronto | 55.0 | 3,950 | Toronto crime map |
| Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo | 66.8 | 5,083 | Kitchener-Waterloo crime map |
| Brantford | 72.1 | 5,381 | Brantford crime map |
| Thunder Bay | 114.1 | 8,373 | — |
Source: Statistics Canada, Tables 35-10-0026-01 and 35-10-0177-01 (2025). Selected Ontario CMAs.
Neighbouring Hamilton is almost level with Niagara on severity (54.8), with a slightly lower crime rate. For all 15 metro areas, see safest cities in Ontario, most dangerous cities in Ontario and our Ontario crime map hub with every police map in the province.
Is crime in Niagara going down?
Crime severity in Niagara fell 9% in 2025, and the Niagara Regional Police Service’s CSI of 53.8 was about 22% below its 2018 peak of 68.7, according to Statistics Canada (our calculation). It was still about 4% higher than in 2015 (51.6).
| Year | NRPS CSI | NRPS violent CSI | NRPS non-violent CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 51.6 | 41.9 | 55.0 | 70.4 |
| 2018 (peak) | 68.7 | 53.9 | 73.9 | 75.6 |
| 2020 | 57.8 | 57.8 | 57.6 | 73.9 |
| 2022 | 55.8 | 65.9 | 52.2 | 78.7 |
| 2023 | 55.4 | 68.8 | 50.5 | 81.3 |
| 2024 | 58.9 | 79.1 | 51.4 | 78.8 |
| 2025 | 53.8 | 69.8 | 47.9 | 75.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Tables 35-10-0188-01 and 35-10-0026-01.
The two halves of the index moved in opposite directions over the decade. Non-violent severity in 2025 was about 13% below 2015, while violent severity rose every year from 2017 to 2024 before falling 12% in 2025 (our calculation). Violent incidents still rose about 6%, from 5,111 to 5,427, so the 2025 drop in violent severity reflects fewer of the most serious offences, including homicides (8 against 15). Statistics Canada cautions that the CSI is not a universal indicator of safety.
How do I report a crime in Niagara?
The Niagara Regional Police Service accepts online reports for some minor incidents with no known suspect, including theft under $10,000, and asks people to call 905-688-4111 for other non-emergencies (Niagara Regional Police Service, checked 20 October 2026).
- Online: lost property, theft under $10,000, theft from a vehicle, damage or mischief to property or a vehicle, and supplements to an existing report. The incident must be in the Niagara Region, with no known suspect, and you must be 18 or older with an email address. An officer reviews each report, with a response promised within five business days.
- By phone: anything with a known suspect or vehicle plate. Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln use 905-945-2211; the toll-free line is 1-888-668-3911.
- In person: lost or stolen licence plates and validation tags need a declaration form from a police district office.
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.
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Niagara crime map FAQ
Where can I find the Niagara Region crime map?
The Niagara Region crime map is linked from the Crime Reports page of the Niagara Regional Police Service website and hosted on CityProtect, where you accept the terms before the map opens.
How up to date is the Niagara crime map?
The Niagara crime map is not real time: police calls appear after a 2–3 day processing delay, and records can change after reclassification or follow-up investigation.
What is the crime rate in St. Catharines?
St. Catharines is part of the St. Catharines–Niagara CMA, which had a crime rate of 4,139 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, about 26% below the national rate, according to Statistics Canada. No separate city-level rate is published.
Is Niagara Falls safe for tourists?
On the official numbers, the Niagara region is one of Canada’s lower-crime metro areas, with the fifth-lowest Crime Severity Index of 41 CMAs in 2025. Busy tourist streets show more police calls on the map because of crowds, not necessarily more crime; see our safety tips for tourists in Canada.
Can I report a crime online in Niagara?
Yes, for theft under $10,000, theft from a vehicle, mischief and lost property in the Niagara Region with no known suspect. Anything with a known suspect must be reported by phone.
Related: is Niagara Falls safe? · Hamilton crime map · Ontario crime map · crime rate in Canada by city · Canada Crime Map. In an emergency call 911.