Charlottetown police report crime stats in the monthly council meeting document package. Photo by File /The GuardianArticle contentThere were a total 50 charges laid for crimes against persons during June in Charlottetown out of 62 reported incidents.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAssault and threats were the most common charges, council was told at its latest meeting, with 25 and 23 charges, respectively.Article contentArticle contentThere was also one charge for sex crimes such as sexual assault or voyeurism and one charge for sexual, child related.Article contentArticle contentThe total charges were down 30 per cent from the same month in 2024, but only down two per cent for the year to date.Article contentArticle contentProperty crimesArticle contentCharlottetown police handed out 131 charges for property crimes in June, from a total of 144 reported incidents. Theft under $5,000 had 29 charges, and “all other property crimes” had 26, the most common charges.Article contentThere were 21 charges each for shoplifting and mischief under $5,000, and 19 for frauds.Article contentThere were also 11 charges for theft from a motor vehicle.Article contentArticle contentMunicipal bylawsArticle contentJune had 2,122 total municipal bylaw violations in Charlottetown, the vast majority being parking tickets with 2,070 total.Article contentThere were also 45 tickets for nuisances, seven for issues with dogs and 21 for violating the Liquor Control Act.Article contentArticle contentMental healthArticle contentCharlottetown had 192 mental health calls to the police in June, making a total of 971 for the year. This is down 13 per cent from 1,121 the same time last year.Article contentThere were 25 threats or attempts of suicide and 65 other Mental Health Act calls. There was also 102 wellbeing checks.Article contentSuicide-related calls are up 37 per cent from June 2024, with 234 this year compared to 171 by this point last year. Wellbeing checks are down 27 per cent, from 541 to 396.Article content
IN BRIEF: Property and personal crimes, municipal violations and mental health
