Niagara Regional Police Service releases 2025 Annual Report

On June 1, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the NRPS’ work throughout 2025 and offering insight into various statistics and how crime is evolving in Niagara Region. 

Chief of Police Bill Fordy offered a statement marking the report’s release.  

“Over the past year, our members have continued to respond to complex and evolving challenges with professionalism and a commitment to excellence,” said Fordy. “Whether supporting vulnerable individuals, enhancing road safety, investigating crime, or embracing innovative policing strategies, their efforts have helped make Niagara a safer place to live, work, and visit.” 

“Public safety is a shared responsibility, and the progress highlighted in this report would not be possible without the collaboration of community partners,” Fordy continued. “As we look ahead, we remain committed to building on this work through accountability and meaningful engagement with the communities we serve.” 

According to the report, there were 66,012 total incidents recorded by the NRPS in 2025. 

KEY STATISTICS  

• Traffic and road safety was the top increased driver of police presence in 2025 (up 20.9 per cent compared to 2024).
• Violent offences increased to 5,232 total offences in 2025 (up 7.5 per cent compared to 2024).
• Property crime decreased to 13,917 incidents in 2025 (compared to 14,011 in 2024, a decrease of 0.7 per cent). 
• Referrals made to Victim Services Niagara (VSN) amounted to 1,823 incidents in 2025, including 755 referrals from the Special Victims Unit (an increase of 56 per cent compared to 2024). 
• In terms of human trafficking, 66 victims/survivors were identified in 2025 (an increase of 46.7 per cent from 2024). 
• In 2025 alone, the NRPS processed 432 kilograms of controlled substances, in addition to 22,000 individual pills and multiple liquid and trace exhibits. Significant seizures included substances like marijuana, crystal meth, cocaine, fentanyl, and prescription opioids.
• Fatal road collisions increased to 36 incidents in 2025 compared to 23 incidents in 2024 (an increase of 56.5 per cent). 
• A total of 15,381 road safety-related tickets were issued in 2025. 
• Referrals of individuals in crisis to social service agencies increased to 6,524 in 2025 (up eight per cent compared to 2024). 
• Total expenses for the NRPS amounted to $236.9 million, including capital expenses of $6.77 million.

The new board chair of the NRPS, Nyarayi Kapisavanhu, also released a statement regarding the annual report. 

“The 2025 Annual Report highlights the Niagara Regional Police Service’s ongoing commitment to community safety and excellence,” said Kapisavanhu. “The Niagara Police Services Board extends its sincere appreciation to the Chief and Members of the Niagara Regional Police Service for their continued dedication to community safety; and as a Board we remain committed to providing strong governance, accountability, and strategic oversight to support effective, community-focused policing that meets the evolving needs of Niagara residents.”  

Those wishing to read the full report can do so here.