York Regional Police continues to make strides in reducing crime across the region, reinforcing York Region’s status as one of the safest communities in Canada. While violent crime remains a concern in many parts of the country, York Region is seeing encouraging declines in several major crime categories in 2025.
As of June 25, 2025, the following year-to-date trends have been observed:
- Homicides are down 67 per cent, from nine at this time last year to three in 2025.
- Theft of motor vehicles has dropped by 37 per cent, from 1,722 to 1,080 incidents.
- Carjackings have decreased by 49 per cent, from 41 to 21 incidents.
- Residential and commercial break and enters have declined by 11 per cent, from 1,189 to 1,057 incidents.
The continued decline in auto theft and carjackings is a direct result of York Regional Police’s targeted enforcement efforts and regional task force initiatives. These numbers reflect the success of dedicated operations aimed at dismantling organized crime networks and addressing the root causes of vehicle-related crimes.
“We know how important it is for residents to feel safe in their homes, on the roads, and in their communities,” said Chief Jim MacSween. “These positive trends are the result of tireless efforts from our officers, strategic partnerships with other police services, and support from our community. But we know there is always more work to do.”
While overall property crime is trending downward, York Regional Police continues to focus on break and enter investigations, and urges homeowners and business owners to remain vigilant and take preventive measures, including the use of security systems and reporting suspicious activity.
York Regional Police is also reporting an encouraging overall decline in hate crime incidents, with total criminal hate incidents down 25 per cent, from 150 to 112. Notably:
- Hate incidents based on race/ethnicity decreased from 72 to 62, a 14 per cent reduction.
- Hate incidents targeting religion fell from 58 to 33, a 43 per cent drop.
- Hate incidents involving sexual orientation declined from 15 to 6, a 60 per cent reduction.
- Hate incidents targeting crimes against property also dropped significantly from 77 to 42 reported incidents, a decrease of 45 per cent.
York Regional Police remains committed to proactive policing, crime prevention, and building strong community relationships. Patrols have been increased across the region, and residents will continue to see officers present and engaged in their neighbourhoods.
York Regional Police thanks members of the public for their ongoing support and reminds everyone that community safety is a shared responsibility.
If you see something suspicious or unusual in your neighbourhood, please don’t hesitate to report it, Together, we are making York Region safer.
Anyone with information is asked to contact York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com. In an emergency or to report a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
We encourage residents to visit the York Regional Police Community Safety Data Portal to keep up-to-date on crime statistics and trends. Detailed crime prevention strategies and information regarding current incidents can be found at yrp.ca. Anyone with concerns about incidents in their area is encouraged to contact their local police district to learn about the crime prevention and enforcement programs currently taking place.
For more information, please contact the Media Relations Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 2664 or mediarelations@yrp.ca.
Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
June 30, 2025
