As I mentioned last week, there is good news regarding the crime statistics in Langley City. Over the last five years, the overall crime rate has decreased by 40% and the Crime Severity Index has decreased by 50%.
At the same time, people are still calling the police. The number of police “files” or service calls is steady at around 12,000 annually in Langley City, with a peak of 12,676 in 2022 and a low of 11,703 in 2020, about a 7% difference. In 2024, the number of “files” was 11,997, which is about a 5% difference from the peak.
For all suspicious activity that is not an emergency, you can call the non-emergency police line at 604-532-3200 or use the online crime reporting tool.
2 comments:
As both a local business owner in the City and a resident of the Township, just outside the City border. I've noticed a significant increase in the unhoused population over the past few weeks—particularly last Wednesday and Thursday, which felt like the highest I’ve ever seen in both the City and Township combined.
To be clear, I’m not trying to link this directly with the Crime Severity Index, as I recognize that most unhoused individuals are not committing crimes. But the growing visibility of the issue has prompted me to ask: is there anything I can do to help?
I’d like to be part of a constructive solution, whether that means volunteering, supporting local outreach organizations, or contributing in other ways the City finds helpful. Please let me know how I can best get involved or who I can speak with to make a difference.
I recognize the issue is deeply rooted in society and bigger than the City, but I don't want to just sit around and do nothing.
Thanks for all the work you do.
Thanks for the comment. Please send me an email to nathan@nathanpachal.com, and we can connect.
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