York Region remains one of Canada’s safest communities, with significant crime reductions in 2025. Homicides dropped 67%, auto thefts by 37%, carjackings 49%, and break-ins 11%. Hate crimes are down 25% overall, with major declines across race, religion, sexual orientation, and property-related incidents. These results reflect effective policing, task forces, and community vigilance. See something suspicious? Report it.

Overall crime is down significantly. Biggest drops: Theft Under $5000 (-24), Assaults (-21), Fraud (-12), Theft of Motor Vehicle (-9). Minor increases: Other Property Crime (+5), Attempt Murder (+1). No change in many categories like Homicide, Arson, and Sexual Violations. Notable: Break & Enter (Residential ↓5, Commercial ↓2). General trend: Crime is decreasing across most areas.

Explore the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill from June 9 to 15. Discover crime trends and prevention tips to stay informed on local crime.

Explore the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill from June 2 to 8. Discover crime trends and prevention tips to stay informed on local crime.

Explore the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill from May 26 to June 1. Discover crime trends and prevention tips to stay informed on local crime.

Explore the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill from May 19-25. Discover crime trends and prevention tips to stay informed on local crime.

York Regional Police (YRP) offers a Community Safety Data Portal where residents can explore crime trends and locations through interactive maps and dashboards. Crime trends in Richmond Hill show a mixed picture—while robbery, motor vehicle theft, and homicide have decreased, assaults and sexual violations have risen. A sharp increase in commercial break-ins highlights security vulnerabilities.

The York Regional Police Community Safety Map offers daily updates on crime trends within York Region.

The York Regional Police Road Safety Trends Map offers daily updates on road safety trends within York Region.