According to the 2023 Statistics Canada report on crime Kelowna has seen a reduction in crime
The landscape of crime in Kelowna has changed over the past few years and the RCMP held a press conference on July 25 to explain how they are responding to the diverse needs of the community.
"We are no longer at the top, we are seventh in the country," said Supt. Triance, about the latest statistics. In past years, Kelowna has been at or near the top of country in the crime severity index per capita. Kelowna also led the nation in non-violent crime in 2022. While the frequency of some crimes, like making and distributing child sexual abuse materials and fraud increased, other types of crime like business break and enters decreased in Kelowna.
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