Sarnia Police Crime Clearance Rate Climbs in 2024

Sarnia police crime clearance rate climbs in 2024

Sarnia’s police chief says the crime clearance rate in Statistics Canada’s latest crime statistic report for the city shows the police service’s efforts are paying off.

Sarnia Sees Record Crime Clearance

In Sarnia last year, police solved more crimes than ever, with a record 39.25% clearance rate, meaning more cases were closed with charges or other resolutions. However, violent crime hit an all-time high, with four homicides pushing the Violent Crime Severity Index up 11.5%, despite a national drop in violent crime. A surge in non-consensual image distribution cases, which are easier to solve due…