Media Releases

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...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are appealing for witnesses after a residence was the target of a shooting in the City of Markham.
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 7:40 a.m., police responded to a home in the area of The Bridle Walk and Holst Avenue for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they observed visible damage to the garage and a vehicle parked in the driveway. Multiple shell casings were...
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