New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has provided the Police Board 2024 monitored crime statistics, providing insights into public safety and policing efforts over the past year. These statistics were presented at the January 21 Police Board meeting and community members are invited to review the full report, which is available on the […]

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New Westminster – Following the busy holiday shopping season, the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) is once again launching an initiative to combat shoplifting and violent thefts in local businesses. Building on the success of past projects, the NWPD Crime Reduction Unit is continuing its partnership with Downtown and Uptown Business Improvement Associations to address […]

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New Westminster – On May 1st at approximately 3:00 am New Westminster Police Department officers learned about a victim in distress near the intersection of Carnarvon Street and Alexander Street. Officers and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics located a victim with significant but non-life threatening injuries and provided him aid and transportation to local area […]

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New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit is providing an update and asking for public assistance following a shooting in Downtown New Westminster that left one man with injuries. Investigators have learned more about the location of the shooting, which occurred on Alexander Street. Officers have determined that one suspect approached […]

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New Westminster – At approximately 11:00 am on February 4th, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Front Street after a call from an individual who reported seeing a man underneath a parked vehicle stealing a catalytic converter. Officers arrived on scene and located someone a short distance away matching the suspect description provided […]

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Police in British Columbia share the concerns that the public have as a result of recent gang-related violence in communities across the Lower Mainland. Senior police leaders in British Columbia met yesterday with Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth to discuss the current gang landscape and share their collective and unified strategies. […]

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New Westminster –On February 2, the New Westminster Police Department received a report of a man allegedly using a knife to break into a vehicle in the Sapperton neighbourhood. When New Westminster Police Department officers arrived the suspect could be seen inside the vehicle. The suspect was arrested and the New Westminster Police Department will […]

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New Westminster – New crime trends have emerged in New Westminster since COVID-19 provincial public health orders were put in place five weeks ago. The New Westminster Police Department has seen a significant reduction in most major crime categories, as well as residential break and enters, frauds, and auto theft. “These statistics reflect how we’re […]

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Keep your Home Safe Lock your windows and doors when you leave the house: Whenever you choose to leave the house, always make sure to lock your windows and doors. This will prevent criminals from breaking into your residence during your vacancy. Don’t post on social media until you have returned from your trip: While […]

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NWPD horoscopes are here! What crime prevention insight do the stars hold for you? Have a safe and happy summer!

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