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Strathmore RCMP provided a policing report on crime in the town during a town council meeting on Wednesday (Sept. 18).
The report, which is available on the Town of Strathmore's website, laid out the results of several programs and crime statistics between April 1 and June 30 of this year.
Vehicle Theft
According to the report, vehicle theft is down to five incidents throughout the quarter, a drop of 69 per cent from the 14 vehicle thefts at the same time last year. On the other hand, break and enters have increased by 29 per cent from seven incidents to nine.
Of the thefts, one vehicle was recovered in Calgary, one was recovered on the same street that it was stolen on, and one was stolen in a crime of opportunity.
Traffic Safety
During the quarter, collisions were down from 27 to 11 compared to the year before. Injury collisions were also down, from five incidents to one.
In total, there were 114 traffic violations throughout the quarter. Although there were no impaired driving charges laid out in the quarter, there were 18 immediate roadside sanctions handed out, which is when someone's blood alcohol concentration is between 0.05 and 0.079.
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Habitual Offender Management Program
Other programs discussed included the habitual offender management program, which targets high-impact offenders in the area. Police monitored 13 of these offenders to ensure that they were complying with ordered conditions.
Throughout the program, police arrested two people for violating release conditions, one for outstanding warrants, and another for trespassing. One of the offenders was also discovered with a stolen vehicle.
Community Engagement
The local RCMP also highlighted their attendance at community events, including donating blood for the Sirens for Life program and visiting schools throughout the area.
Other initiatives included the Strathmore Youth and Indigenous Youth Diversion Program, which gives young offenders a chance at redemption through restorative justice. This is designed to educate and deter youth from becoming a part of the criminal justice system.
The program is partnered with the Town of Strathmore and Siksika Nation.