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Regina Mayor Sandra Masters didn’t seem to be happy about the high rankings for Regina in the latest Crime Severity Index, but said the ranking alone doesn’t show the full picture.
The Regina census metropolitan area ranked fifth out of 35 in the country in the 2021 index, published Tuesday by Statistics Canada. The index takes crime rates and weights them based on the violence involved to compare the severity of crime across the country.
For 2021, the Regina area hit number one in the category for homicide rates. Regina saw a record 15 homicides last year.
“I think that any homicide is awful,” Masters said. “I think that having that number be as high as 15 is really awful.”
Masters said the city’s homicides are not generally random acts of violence. Regina Police Chief Evan Bray pointed out that a large number of the city’s homicides had to do with drugs or domestic violence. In these situations, Masters said the circumstances are different than random violence.
“Those aren’t random acts. Those are situational, where folks are known to each other,” Masters said.
Property crimes like stolen vehicles or home break-ins can be random, Masters said, but there are steps people can take to protect themselves.
As a result, Masters said she believes Regina is safe for the average person.
When it comes to what to do about crime, Masters said there are things the police can do, such as proactive policing and being visible in the community. She also noted there are things in the greater community that can be done to help, like investing in youth programming, providing safe spaces for people to get services, and focusing on education and awareness for things like healthy relationships.
Masters said there are no isolated incidents, and one social problem affects others.
“Substance use disorder can lead to crime, (and) can lead to domestic violence. If you’re experiencing one, you’re often experiencing others. Food insecurity can lead into other things,” she explained.