Most Saskatchewan RCMP detachment areas had crime severity levels above the national average in 2025. According to the data released Wednesday, 60 of Saskatchewan’s 84 detachment areas with populations of more than 1,000 recorded Crime Severity Index (CSI) scores higher than the Canadian average. Data shows Canada’s CSI was 75.01 in 2025 while Saskatchewan’s was 146.64. The CSI, compiled by the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics, measures both the amount and seriousness of crime reported to police. RCMP say 11 detachment areas had CSI scores more than 10 times the national average. Twenty five of the 60 detachment areas above the national rate were in northern Saskatchewan. For instance, Black Lake had a CSI of 2,197.58, while Pelican Narrows recorded 1,558.50, Wollaston Lake 1,113.81 and La Loche 1,029.41. Several urban centres were also above the provincial average, including Prince Albert at 285.01, Yorkton at 172.53, Saskatoon at 108.07 and Regina at 91.44. RCMP say they are trying several ways to reduce crime, including using rotating officers in some northern communities, hiring more analysts to track crime trends and using specialized teams to target repeat offenders and organized crime. “We’re modernizing how we police, investing in intelligence-led approaches, and strengthening partnerships to target prolific offenders, disrupt drug networks and continue focusing on our core mandate: community safety,” Amber Clark, a superintendent with the Saskatchewan RCMP, said. RCMP say they will release additional crime related statistics in the coming days.
