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If the crime you are reporting is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
If the crime you are reporting is not an emergency, you can call the non-emergency line at 604-525-5411 or attend our Front Counter at 555 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC.
Crime trends for the week of July 17
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Two areas are experiencing increased theft from autos: west of 16th Street and the downtown area. The majority of these crimes are happening in the overnight hours. The Queensborough neighbourhood continues to experience property […]
Crime trends for the week of July 12
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Queensborough is experiencing increased property crime in the form of theft of autos and theft from autos. The Ginger Drive area has seen an increase in drug activity and auto crimes. Remember to lock […]
Man brandishes axe at two New Westminster Police Constables
New Westminster – On July 7th 2017, at approximately midnight a man entered the New Westminster Police Department lobby and set up camp below the reports phone. Officers approached the man to let him know that they were making arrangements to find him a nearby place to sleep for the night as he couldn’t sleep […]
Assault with a weapon in Moody Park
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Moody Park yesterday. The incident occurred at approximately 4:00pm on June 21 near the northeast Moody Park baseball diamond. The 27 year old victim was punched and kicked multiple times by two young men and hit on the head with […]
Crime trends for the week of June 19
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Queensborough continues to have theft from autos and theft of autos. Remember to lock your doors, and take your valuables inside. Report all suspicious activity. Break-ins to the underground parking lots of apartment buildings […]
Crime trends for the week of June 12
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Increased property crime in Queensborough Theft of Autos: Please report all suspicious activity, park in well-lit areas, and lock your vehicles. Theft from Autos: Ensure that you don’t leave personal and expensive belongings in […]
Safe-Tea Crime Prevention for Seniors
Come and participate in our popular free seniors Safe-Tea workshop. June 22 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Join us for tea, baked goods, and crime prevention tips. We will have an open dialogue and an informative presentation around current hot topics such as scams (email, mail, internet, and phone); warm weather home safety (open windows and […]
Crime trends for the week of June 5
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Theft from vehicles, and theft of vehicles; specifically, work vans. Thieves are targeting work vans parked in the McBride Boulevard corridor, Ross Drive, and East Royal Avenue. Remember to park in well-lit areas, take […]
Crime trends for the week of May 22
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Theft from vehicles in the overnight hours, between Carnarvon Street and 5th Avenue, and 1st Street and 8th Street. The targeted vehicles are vehicles with a small triangle window, such as older style pick-up […]
Students show support for Cops for Cancer
New Westminster – School Liaison Officer Constable Gerald Lau is taking part in the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast and the New Westminster Police Department would like to thank a local student, Sahara for her support of Constable Lau’s journey. Constable Lau extended an invitation to the local elementary and middle schools to help […]