Perth OPP report shows drop in property crime, rise in violent offences, fatal collisions

October 22, 2026 @ 9:50 amListowel Banner, News, Police

Violent crime in Perth County is up 10.4 per cent so far this year, despite a decrease in reported violent offences in September, according to the Perth County OPP’s latest detachment report. (Graph from Oct. 13 Perth County OPP Detachment Board agenda package)

MONKTON – Property crime and overall police charges were down in Perth County through the first nine months of 2026, while violent offences, fatal motor vehicle collisions and some traffic offences increased compared with the same period last year, according to the Perth County OPP’s September detachment report. The report was presented to the Perth…

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