The International Centre for the Prevention of Crime has published its report Statistical Report of Crime in the Greater Montréal Area, produced with the support of the ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec (Québec Ministry of Public Security) and the City of Montréal. This local safety assessment presents a detailed overview of reported offences between 2018 and 2022, based on data from the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey (UCR 2.2).
More than 358,000 criminal cases were recorded, including a significant increase in property-related offences (+12%) and crimes against persons (+34%). Vehicle theft, fraud, sexual offences, and domestic violence are among the key issues identified.
This report aims to equip public authorities and local partners with evidence-based insights for strategic urban safety planning. It offers practical recommendations to strengthen prevention efforts, enhance safety in public and residential spaces, and better support vulnerable populations.