Drayton Valley RCMP reports that crime is decreasing in the municipality.
From January to September this year, 201 incidents of various persons crimes were reported, down from 247 over the same period in 2025. That’s according to the latest report from the Drayton Valley RCMP Detachment.
Three sexual assaults have so far been reported in 2026, down from 12 last year.
Assaults also saw a modest decrease to 112 incidents this year from 115 the previous year.
Reported break-ins dropped to 21 in 2026, down from 30 in 2025. A decrease was also seen in motor vehicle thefts; 24 were reported this year, down from 32 last year.
Across all categories, 399 property crimes were reported to the Drayton Valley RCMP from January to September this year, compared to 487 during the same period last year.
Overall, the detachment is reporting a 13 per cent decrease in criminal code offences compared to 2025.
Drayton Valley town council received this RCMP report for information during its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 21. You can view the full meeting and presentation below:
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