Politics · Canada · 6 hrs ago
Winnipeg residents want property crime addressed in upcoming election
Many Winnipeg residents say property crime should be a priority for the next mayor and council as the city prepares for an election.
Residents in North Kildonan and Centennial describe vehicle break-ins, attempted home entry and people entering yards; some have added cameras and other security measures.
Winnipeg Police Service data show property crime fell 0.2% from July 2025 to June 2026 across the city.
That overall figure hides local differences: property crime in William Whyte was 46% above its three-year average, and the neighbourhood association president says residents feel unsafe.
Residents also say slow police response can discourage reporting, though the association president recognizes police have higher-priority calls to handle.
The next mayor and council will face calls to address property crime, but no specific plans or election date are given.
Many Winnipeg residents say they want the next mayor and council to address property crime.
Residents described vehicle break-ins, attempted home entry and suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods.
Winnipeg Police Service data show property crime fell 0.2 per cent from July 2025 to June 2026.
In the William Whyte neighbourhood, property crime was up 46 per cent over the three-year average.
Residents and a neighbourhood association president also raised concerns about police response times.
- Who
- Winnipeg residents, including Chris Grabski and Crystal Watson, want action on property crime. William Whyte Neighbourhood Association president Darrell Warren also voiced concern.
- What
- Residents want the next mayor and council to address property crime and safety concerns.
- When
- Ahead of the upcoming election. The police data cover July 2025 to June 2026.
- Where
- Winnipeg, including North Kildonan, Centennial and William Whyte.
- Why
- Residents reported property crime and suspicious activity, and some said lengthy police response times discourage reporting.
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Winnipeg Police Service data showed property crime fell 0.2 per cent over this period.
Global News reported that residents want the next mayor and council to take action on property crime ahead of the upcoming election.
- Citywide property crime
- Down 0.2 per cent from July 2025 to June 2026
- William Whyte
- Property crime up 46 per cent over the three-year average
- North Kildonan
- Chris Grabski reported vehicle rifling and attempted entry at his home
- Centennial
- Crystal Watson said she moved there from Ottawa about a year ago
- Upcoming election
- Residents want the next mayor and council to address property crime
What people are saying
Lots of door handle checking, we’ve had people rifle through our vehicles, we’ve had one instance where somebody came to our door tried to get in. I had somebody come in my backyard,
I’ve never seen this much crime,
People feel very unsafe and they are fed up,
We really have to do a lot better when it comes to crime in our city, it’s totally out of hand now.