2014
Crime Analysis
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2014 CRIME ANALYSIS
This report will focus on the analysis of three main areas: total criminal code offences,
drug offences, and provincial offences. Total criminal code offences have been broken
down further into the categories of crimes against persons, crimes against property, and
other criminal code offences.
The specific numerical breakdown of offences can be found under Appendix “A”. Information in the 2014 Crime Analysis was obtained from the Police Reporting and Occurrence
System (P.R.O.S.), investigative files, Intelligence Reports and Domestic Violence Statistics Reports.
In 2014, the total reported criminal offences was 1,771. This figure represents a 5% decrease from the 2013 reported statistics of 1,874. The total reported criminal offences for
2014 is 14% below the 10 year reported average for the City of Camrose.
The total reported drug offences in 2014 was 323. This figure represents a 36% increase
over 2013 where 238 drug offences were reported. The total reported drug offences in
2014 is 66% above the 10 year reported average for this category.
In review of this analysis, a commentary is included in Appendix “B”.
Completed by:
Barb Fowler
Crime Analyst
Sgt. J.L. Corbett
I/C Major Crimes Unit
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CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
This category relates to all occurrences involving the offences of: homicide, robbery, sexual assault, assault, criminal harassment, kidnapping & uttering threats. In 2007 arson
(disregard for life) was added to the category.
In 2014 there were no reported occurrences of murder or manslaughter, 4 reported occurrences of robberies, 2 reported sexual interference occurrences, 1 reported occurrence of
invitation to sexual touching, 12 reported occurrences of sexual assaults, 6 reported occurrences of assaults on Police, 26 reported occurrences of Assault Level II (assault with a
weapon, assault causing bodily harm), and 2 reported occurrences of Assault Level III
(aggravated assault). Out of the 23 categories of crimes against persons, only 3 categories
increased while the remaining 20 categories either decreased or remained the same from the
2013 stats.
Total crimes against persons decreased 19% over the last year from 327 in 2013 to 264 in
2014, with the majority of the 2014 offences being Level I Assault at 114 and uttering
threats at 65. Domestic Violence statistics are recorded under the appropriate Criminal
Code offence category. Direct reference to the Domestic Violence Statistics report shows a
total of 56 Domestic Violence Incidents reported in 2014, compared to 70 reported incidents in 2013. This represents a 20% decrease in overall Domestic Violence incidents reported for 2014.
In 2014 the total number of crimes against persons offences
decreased by 19%, with 63 less reported occurrences in 2014
compared to 2013. There were no recorded occurrences of
murder or manslaughter in 2014. A total of 4 robberies were reported in 2014 as compared
to 2 robberies in 2013. One of the robberies involved the use of a firearm. Other sex offences remained the same with 3 reported incidents in both years. Significant decreases
were observed in the number of Assault Level I (114), Assault Level II (26) and uttering
threats (65) as compared to previous years. There were 2 reported occurrences of kidnapping in 2014, compared to 0 in 2013. One kidnapping occurrence was found to be unsubstantiated and the other occurrence involved an adult male offender and an adult male victim who were acquaintances. This occurrence was cleared by charge.
SUMMARY
10 Year Average - 328
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CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
This category relates to occurrences involving break and enters, thefts, possession of stolen
property, property damage and frauds.
Break and enters decreased 18%, theft of motor vehicles increased 9%, theft over $5,000
increased 13%, and theft under $5,000 decreased by 14% . Total property damage offences decreased 12%, and possession of stolen property decreased by 48%. Arson - damage
property went from 2 reported occurrences in 2013, to 4 reported occurrences in 2014.
Total Fraud related occurrences increased by 13%. General frauds reported the largest increase of 23%, from 70 reported occurrences in 2013, to 86 reported occurrences in 2014.
Forgery decreased from 1 reported occurrence in 2013 to 0 reported occurrences in 2014.
Counterfeiting-possession/uttering remained the same with 1 reported occurrence in 2013
and 2014. There were no reported occurrences of personation or uttering in 2013 or 2014.
In 2014, the majority of general fraud occurrences consisted of fraud attempts through the
mail or the internet where requests were made to forward money to foreign destinations in
promise of greater rewards. Many of these occurrences were deterred through Crime Prevention, education and enforcement initiatives.
In 2014 the total number of crimes against property offences decreased by 14%, with 132 less reported occurrences in 2014 compared to 2013. A noteworthy increase was observed with the thefts
of trucks, which increased from 12 in 2013, to 18 in 2014. Possession of stolen property
recorded a decrease of 48%, with 106 reported occurrences in 2013 compared to 55 reported occurrences in 2014. Residential break & enter increased by 11%, while business and
other break & enters decreased by 39% and 29% respectively. Thefts from motor vehicles
decreased 15%, and shoplifting increased 24%
SUMMARY
10 Year Average - 1188
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OTHER CRIMINAL CODE
This range of categories include other sections found in the Criminal Code that deal with
such offences as breach of probation, bail violations, weapons offences, disturbing the
peace, obstruct/resist Police Officer and indecent act.
Six categories revealed a decrease, 3 categories revealed an increase and 2 categories remained the same from the 2013 stats. The categories of trespass at night decreased from 1
reported occurrence in 2013, to 0 reported occurrences in 2014. Voyeurism decreased
from 2 reported occurrences in 2013, to 0 reported occurrences in 2014. The category of
child pornography increased from 0 reported occurrences in 2013, to 1 reported occurrence
in 2014. Escape custody & prisoners unlawfully at large also remained the same, with no
reported occurrences in the last 5 years. Weapons offences increased 75%, from 28 reported occurrences in 2013, to 49 reported occurrences in 2014, and bail violations increased
27%, from 163 reported occurrences in 2013, to 207 reported occurrences in 2014.
Breach of probation recorded a decrease of 4%, from 81 reported occurrences in 2013, to
78 reported occurrences in 2014. Obstruction/Resist Police decreased 41%, from 49 reported occurrences in 2013, to 29 reported occurrences in 2014.
The category of indecent act decreased 40%, from 5 reported occurrences in 2013, to 3 reported occurrences in 2014. Disturbing the peace also recorded a decrease of 12%, from
101 reported occurrences in 2013, and 89 reported occurrences in 2014.
SUMMARY
In 2014 the total number of other Criminal Code offences increased
by 6%, with 26 more reported occurrences in 2014 compared to
2013. A significant increase was noted with the number of bail violations recorded in 2014 (207) compared to previous years, and can
be attributed to enhanced offender management efforts as outlined
in the Property Crime Problems, Objectives & Goals initiative.
10 Year Average - 434
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DRUG OFFENCES
This category of offences deal with crimes associated to the Controlled Drugs & Substances Act. These crimes may include (but are not limited to) drug trafficking, possession for
the purpose of drug trafficking, possession, production, and possession of property obtained directly or indirectly as a result of Controlled Drugs & Substances offences
(Proceeds of Crime).
The category of cocaine possession saw an increase of 65%, from 17 reported occurrences
in 2013, to 28 reported occurrences in 2014. Possession of cannabis marihuana remained
the same with 150 reported occurrences in 2013 and 2014. Possession of cannabis resin
increased from 1 reported occurrence in 2013, to 2 reported occurrences in 2014. Possession of other Schedule I drug (morphine, meth, MDA, etc) saw an increase of 175%, from
16 reported occurrences in 2013, to 44 reported occurrences in 2014. Possession of other
Schedule III drugs (ecstasy, MDMA, etc) increased, from 1 reported occurrence in 2013, to
7 reported occurrences in 2014. The categories of possession of psilocybin and trafficking
of psilocybin both recorded an increase from 0 reported occurrences in 2013, to 1 reported
occurrence in 2014.
The category of cocaine trafficking recorded an increase of 15%, from 26 reported occurrences in 2013, to 30 reported occurrences in 2014. Cannabis marihuana trafficking saw a
decrease of 27%, from 11 reported occurrences in 2013, to 8 reported occurrences in 2014.
Methamphetamine trafficking increased from 4 reported occurrences in 2013, to 16 reported occurrences in 2014. Trafficking of other Schedule I drugs (morphine, etc) increased
from 1 reported occurrence in 2013, to 3 reported occurrences in 2014. Trafficking of other Schedule III drugs (ecstasy, MDMA, etc) doubled from 2 reported occurrences in 2013
to 4 reported occurrences in 2014.
In 2014 the total reported Drug offences was 323, which is an in
crease of 36% from the 2013 statistic of 238 reported occurrences.
The Police Service continued to place an emphasis on the illicit trafficking of serious drugs, which resulted in significant increases in the number of cocaine
and methamphetamine trafficking related occurrences. In 2014, the Camrose Police Service recorded it’s first occurrences of trafficking of GHB, with 2 reported occurrences.
Proceeds of crime offences saw an increase of 250%, with 8 reported occurrences in 2013,
to 28 reported occurrences in 2014.
SUMMARY
10 Year Average - 195
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BREAK AND ENTERS
10 Year Average - 102
THEFTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
10 Year Average - 41
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THEFTS OVER AND THEFTS UNDER
10 Year Average - 446
FRAUDS
10 Year Average - 99
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TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES
10 Year Average - 2051
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Sexual Assault With Weapon
Sexual Assault
Assault Level 1
Assault Level 2
Aggravated Assault Level 3
Assault on Police
Other Assaults
Discharge Firearm
TOTAL ASSAULTS
Robbery with Firearm
Robbery with Offensive Weapon
Other Robbery
TOTAL ROBBERY
Murder/Manslaughter
Attempted Murder
Conceal Dead Body/Child at Birth
TOTAL HOMICIDE
N/C = Not Calculable
TOTAL ABDUCTIONS
ABDUCTIONS
Abduct Person Under 14
Abduct Contravening Custody
Order
Abduct - No Custody Order
OTHER SEX OFFENCES
ASSAULTS
ROBBERY
HOMICIDE
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
0
9
173
31
1
10
2
0
226
0
3
0
3
1
0
0
1
2011
0
0
0
8
130
29
1
2
1
0
171
0
2
1
3
0
0
0
0
2010
Appendix “A”
1
1
0
0
3
0
12
154
27
3
4
4
0
204
1
2
1
4
2
0
0
2
2012
0
0
0
0
3
0
15
137
33
2
9
2
0
198
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
2013
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0
0
0
0
3
0
12
114
26
2
6
1
0
161
1
1
2
4
0
0
0
0
2014
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
-20%
-17%
-21%
0%
-33%
-50%
0%
-19%
N/C
0%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
% Difference 2013 to 2014
0
1
40
83
298
KIDNAPPING
EXTORTION
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT
UTTERING THREATS
TOTAL CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
N/C = Not Calculable
0
0
ARSON-DISREGARD FOR LIFE
12
398
103
58
0
0
2011
2010
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS Continued
0Appendix "A"
325
75
36
0
0
0
2012
327
93
29
1
0
1
2013
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264
65
29
0
2
0
2014
-19%
-30%
0%
-100%
N/C
-100%
% Difference 2013 to
2014
13
27
132
37
173
0
369
THEFTS UNDER $5000
Bicycle Thefts
Thefts from Motor Vehicles
Shoplifting Under $5000
Other Thefts Under $5000
Theft of Utility
TOTAL THEFTS UNDER $5000
N/C = Not Calculable
0
0
4
4
THEFT OVER $5000
Theft from Motor Vehicles
Shoplifting Over $5000
Other Thefts Over $5000
TOTAL THEFTS OVER $5000
6
10
1
6
23
TOTAL BREAK AND ENTER
23
27
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Appendix “A”
TOTAL THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Auto
Truck
Motorcycle
Other
BREAK AND ENTER
Business
Residential
Other
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
29
168
43
173
0
413
2
0
6
8
35
8
13
0
14
22
36
29
87
2011
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157
41
210
0
444
2
0
7
9
27
5
8
2
12
16
30
42
88
2012
31
112
46
163
2
354
0
1
7
8
34
9
12
1
12
18
28
38
84
2013
23
95
57
127
2
304
1
1
7
9
37
8
18
2
9
11
31
27
69
2014
-26%
-15%
24%
-22%
0%
-14%
N/C
0%
0%
13%
9%
-11%
50%
100%
-25%
-39%
11%
-29%
-18%
% Difference
2013 to 2014
N/C = Not Calculable
TOTAL CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
14
3
Counterfeiting—Possession/Uttering
1009
105
2
Uttering
TOTAL FRAUDS
12
88
0
0
Credit Card
Fraud
Personation
Forgery
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POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
FRAUDS
8
354
2010
Appendix “A”
ARSON-DAMAGE PROPERTY
PROPERTY DAMAGE OVER/UNDER $5,000
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY Continued
1041
101
3
2
3
93
0
0
47
6
344
2011
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997
93
2
0
3
86
0
2
69
6
261
2012
955
86
1
0
14
70
0
1
106
2
281
2013
823
97
1
0
10
86
0
0
55
4
248
2014
-14%
13%
0%
0%
-29%
23%
0%
-100%
-48%
100%
-12%
% Difference
2013 to 2014
0
Voyeurism
15
1793
GRAND TOTAL OF CRIMINAL OFFENCES
N/C = Not Calculable
117
3
Breach of Peace
Peace Bond
OTHER NON OFFENCES
366
0
Child Pornography
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES
63
121
Bail Violation
Breach of Probation
3
Indecent Act
0
37
Obstruction/Resist Police
Prisoners Unlawfully at Large
118
Disturb the Peace
0
4
Trespass - Night
Escape Custody
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Weapons Offences
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE
1918
149
5
325
1
0
50
0
0
89
2
36
122
2
23
2011
Appendix “A”
1787
153
2
310
0
2
53
0
0
106
2
31
92
3
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2012
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1874
158
4
430
2
0
81
0
0
163
5
49
101
1
28
2013
1771
222
6
456
0
1
78
0
0
207
3
29
89
0
49
2014
-5%
41%
50%
6%
-100%
N/C
-4%
0%
0%
27%
-40%
-41%
-12%
-100%
75%
% Difference
2013 to 2014
7
0
0
12
Trafficking of Other Schedule III Drugs (Ecstasy, MDMA, etc.)
Trafficking of Other Schedule I Drugs (Morphine, etc)
(Valium, etc)
N/C = Not Calculable

16
*Offence no longer captured under Possession of Stolen Property Category

167
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Possession of Other Schedule III Drugs(Ecstasy, MDMA , etc.)
TOTAL DRUG OFFENCES
2
0
0
17
0
0
0
0
Possession Other Schedule I Drugs (Morphine, Meth, MDA, etc.)
MDA Trafficking
Marihuana Trafficking Over 3 kg
Marihuana Trafficking Under 3 kg
Cannabis Resin - Trafficking VII
Possession of Psilocybin
Psilocybin Trafficking
Methamphetamine Trafficking
Trafficking Other Schedule IV
*Proceeds of Crime (Drug Offences)
10
14
0
0
7
92
3
0
2010
Cocaine Possession
Cocaine Trafficking
Methadone Possession
Production of Marihuana
Marihuana Possession over 30g
Marihuana Possession under 30g
Possession of Cannabis Resin - Sch VIII
Trafficking Hashish Less than 3 Kilos.
DRUG OFFENCES
189
1
9
4
2
2
4
0
0
5
0
3
0
1
13
15
0
3
7
120
0
0
2011
Appendix “A”
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174
0
5
0
4
3
4
0
0
7
0
1
0
0
8
26
0
0
4
110
2
0
2012
238
0
8
1
2
1
16
1
0
11
0
0
0
4
17
26
0
0
2
148
1
0
2013
323
1
28
3
4
7
44
0
0
8
0
1
1
16
28
30
0
0
4
146
2
0
2014
36%
N/C
250%
200%
100%
600%
175%
-100%
0%
-27%
0%
N/C
N/C
300%
65%
15%
0%
0%
100%
-1%
100%
0%
% Difference
2013 to 2014
458
140
26
10
66
23
561
GAMING & LIQUOR ACT
MENTAL HEALTH ACT
OTHER PROVINCIAL STATS
PROVINCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
SUMMARY CONVICTION ACT
TRESPASS ACT
MUNICIPAL BYLAWS
695
15
87
8
31
146
553
14
13
2011
725
34
81
5
15
164
453
12
21
2012
907
27
96
9
13
162
470
16
40
2013
857
31
89
11
10
178
531
22
36
2014
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They have been included in this report to illustrate some of the main areas the Police Service deals with in
conjunction with criminal and traffic related offences.
These offences are all Provincial legislation acts and do not fall under federal criminal legislation.
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Appendix “A”
CHILD WELFARE
PROVINCIAL ACTS
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-6%
15%
-7%
22%
-23%
10%
13%
38%
-10%
% Difference
2013 to 2014
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APPENDIX “B”
Commentary:
The overall Crime Analysis for 2014 has focused on three main areas including Criminal
Code Offences, Drug Offences and Provincial Offences. During the collection and analysis
of the statistical information obtained for this report, other areas of importance relating to
current crime trends were assessed. These areas include community safety, problem solving,
criminal intelligence and dissemination of information. An overall decrease of 5% in criminal offences was reported for 2014 from 2013, and were 14% below the 10 year reported
average. This analysis looks at the possible reasons for the noted changes so that information can be disseminated in order to optimize the level of public safety provided to the
citizens of Camrose.
The Crime Analysis for 2014 detected a decrease of 19% in overall Crimes Against Persons. An evaluation identified three primary areas with significant decreases in reported
incidents from 2013. These areas were Assaults, Assault on Police and Uttering Threats. In
2014 there was an enhanced level of attention given to reduce incidents in and around licenced premises, as well as a continued commitment to focus on those offenders who are
most likely to disobey court imposed conditions. These initiatives are likely causes for a
favorable decrease in reported crimes against persons. As well, the analysis also outlined
an increase in Robberies from 2 reported incidents in 2013 to 4 reported incidents in 2014.
The categorization of these offences revealed 2 were commercial Robberies and 2 were personal Robberies.
A core criminal market in our community continues to be in the area of illegal drug activities. Due to the complexities and varying levels of drug activities and associated persons,
drug related offences and enforcement tend to be closely linked to other criminal offences
and statistics. The direct correlation between increased enforcement of drug offences and
the overall reduction of crimes against persons and property is evident. Through a multi
faceted approach to enforcement and education initiatives, the Camrose Police Service has
maintained a consistent proactive approach to addressing issues associated to illegal drug
activities. By utilizing proactive enforcement initiatives, a 36% increase was noted in drug
offences in 2014 from 2013. A significant issue identified in 2014 was that reported occurrences involving the trafficking of methamphetamine quadrupled from the year prior. As
well, Possession of Other Schedule I Drugs (Morphine, Meth, MDA, etc) saw a significant
increase. The 2014 crime statistics are also indicative that cocaine possession and trafficking continue to be a lucrative commodity for drug traffickers in the City of Camrose. In
2014, the Camrose Police Service also saw its first occurrences of trafficking GHB (gamma
-Hydroxybutyric acid), with 2 reported occurrences.
The continued commitment to drug trafficking enforcement was also evident by the noteworthy increase of Proceeds of Crime occurrences, which rose 250% from the year prior.
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APPENDIX “B”
Commentary Continued:
A review of property crime trends in our community revealed a clear nexus between the
prevalence of property crime activity and substance abuse. The strategic preventative, investigative and enforcement efforts of the Camrose Police Service has assisted in actively
targeting, apprehending and incarcerating prolific drug and property crime offenders, which
resulted in a 14% decrease in property crimes from the year prior. Categories that experienced the most notable decreases are Break & Enters, Thefts and Possession of Stolen Property.
Mass marketing frauds (schemes involving sweepstakes/lottery gifts purchase of merchandise, vacation and charity) are certainly active in our community, as it is across the nation,
which has contributed to a 13% increase in total Fraud offences.
Ongoing analysis, enforcement and education programs should give consideration to these
trends when planning and implementing new initiatives. A community response to the issues has also been effective in the past and should be utilized. Future Crime Analysis Reports will continue to monitor and assess these trends and their impact.
Upon review of this analysis, an evaluation was made to the objectives set out in the 2012 –
2016 Strategic Plan for the Camrose Police Service. The comparators indicate that the Strategic Priorities, as they relate to Community Safety, have been utilized. By focusing on the
objectives of the current Strategic Plan, the 2014 statistics have remained at a level that indicates the plan is an effective guide in addressing the impact of crime in Camrose.
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