Crime continues to go down in Thompson according to 2014 figures from Statistics Canada.

Thompson saw a 15.1% drop in overall crime severity last year. Specifically, the violent crime severity value saw a 9% drop and the non-violent crime severity value experienced a 17.3% drop.

Mayor Dennis Fenske says by focusing on preventative measures, the City creates an environment where people feel safe and secure. He’s expecting to see a further decrease in the City’s crime ranking with the new Community Safety Officer program.

The City is attributing the reduction to community driven crime reduction initiatives such as coordination with the local RCMP detachment, Project Northern Doorway, and the development of affordable and supportive housing.