The university’s security services has released crime statistics on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses for July and August 2024.

Security services is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, lecturers, staff and visitors frequenting the university.

The crime statistics report covers various crime categories, including theft, break and enter, mischief, sexual assault, harassment, threats, trespassing, driving offences and other criminal code offences.

July crime statistics

According to the statistics for July, there were a total of 28 incidents that occurred on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.

The Fort Garry campus recorded 10 theft incidents, seven mischiefs, detention of one intoxicated person, five driving offences, one account of trespassing and three incidents that were related to the city of Winnipeg by-laws. 

The Bannatyne campus only recorded one theft incident — theft of cash.

In addition, security services responded to 57 suspicious calls, four medical emergencies, 179 requests for an unscheduled entry into the university building, 255 alarms and five calls for parking service. During the same month, they completed 11 safe walks and one safe ride.

August crime statistics

In August, more crime incidents were recorded. According to the released statistics, there were a total of 35 crime incidents on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.

The Fort Garry campus also recorded more crime incidents than the Bannatyne campus in August. This included 13 theft incidents, two harassments, four mischiefs, one assault, seven driving offences, detention of an intoxicated person, two trespasses, break and entry of a trailer and two violations of Winnipeg by-laws.

The Bannatyne campus had just one theft incident and mischief, which was the theft of a laptop and a vandalized vehicle, respectively.

Additionally, security services responded to 64 suspicious calls, four medical emergencies, 155 requests for unscheduled access to the university buildings and rooms, two calls for service and 180 alarms. 

There were 19 completed safe walks and one completed safe ride in August.

Security services can be contacted at 204-474-9312 for the Fort Garry campus and at 204-789-3330 for the Bannatyne campus.