University — Violent Crime

Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)

Between 2017 and 2026, University recorded 115 Violent crime incidents. The most frequent offence was "Assault - Level 1", accounting for 47 incidents (41% of this category).

In 2026, there were 2 Violent incidents, decreased by 89% from 2025 (18). This is a positive trend for University's Violent crime profile.

Over the full period, Violent crime in University has fallen by approximately 83% since 2017. For a complete picture of crime in University, Winnipeg, visit the full crime statistics overview.

Violent Breakdown115 total

Assault - Level 147 (41%)
Assault - Level 219 (17%)
Sexual Assault - Level 113 (11%)
Robbery10 (9%)
Uttering Threats9 (8%)
Assaults against Peace Officer6 (5%)
Extortion5 (4%)
Assault - Level 33 (3%)
Attempted Murder1 (1%)
Homicide1 (1%)
Subcategory2017201820192020202120222023202420252026Total
Assault - Level 1327339657247
Assault - Level 22211--616-19
Sexual Assault - Level 12131112-2-13
Robbery12-1-3-21-10
Uttering Threats23----3-1-9
Assaults against Peace Officer-21-11-1--6
Extortion-1----22--5
Assault - Level 3--3-------3
Attempted Murder1---------1
Homicide1---------1
Other Sexual Offenses--------1-1
Year Total12131565141911182115

What is "Violent" crime?

Offences involving force or threats against a person: homicide, sexual assault, assault (all levels), robbery, criminal harassment, and kidnapping.

Classification based on Statistics Canada's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey, as used by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS).