Cranbrook RCMP Detachment responded to 3,146 reports to police and 2,624 calls for service during the third quarter of 2025, according to a report presented to city council by Detachment commander S/Sgt. Barry Graham on Monday.

The figures show an increase from the previous quarter, which saw 2,781 reports and 2,040 calls for service. The update also highlighted a rise in certain property-related offences — including mischief, theft of vehicles, and theft of bicycles — while showing decreases in most persons crimes, such as assaults, as well as a reduction in residential break and enters.

During the third quarter, Cranbrook RCMP members submitted 67 Reports to Crown Counsel recommending charges and conducted a range of proactive enforcement activities. These included 36 curfew checks, 154 patrols and traffic initiatives, 11 school patrols, 36 joint patrols with City Bylaw Enforcement Officers, and 24 foot patrols in the downtown core.

The Cranbrook RCMP Detachment also introduced its new Community Policing team, made up of Constable Carlee Munro and Community Engagement Coordinator Kristin Galanov (pictured above), to lead local crime prevention and public engagement efforts. Since forming, the team has launched several community-focused initiatives, including:

• Project 529, an online bike registration system;
• Project Make Your Mark, encouraging residents to engrave valuables for easier recovery; and
• Project Fetch Your Property, a partnership with the BC SPCA East Kootenay that helps reunite recovered property with owners while promoting pet adoptions.

The team also delivered three community crime prevention presentations on topics such as theft prevention and when to call police.

The Cranbrook RCMP Detachment highlighted $327,150 in funding from the Government of B.C.’s Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement Program (C-STEP), aimed at reducing street crime and enhancing community safety.

The funding will support continued joint patrols with city Bylaw staff, provide municipal support for General Investigations project work, and deliver training for Bylaw staff, the Community Engagement Coordinator, and RCMP members in areas such as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and bike patrol training.

“We continue to see lots of reports of property crimes in our community,” said S/Sgt. Graham. “While the RCMP is taking proactive steps to address this, including targeted enforcement and patrols, we need the community’s help. Stay alert, report any suspicious activity, and let us know about all crimes, no matter how small. Information from these reports helps us spot trends and take action.

“Crime prevention is a team effort, and simple steps—like locking your vehicle, securing bikes and tools, and keeping valuables out of sight—can make a big difference.”

You can review the complete presentation made to Council online here.

Cranbrook RCMP file photo

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