Langley records double-digit decline in crime rate

Property and violent crime rates in Langley have plunged by more than 10 per cent through the first three quarters of 2024, according to data released this week by a neighbouring police department.

The Abbotsford Police Department’s quarterly report for council showed that while crime has increased slightly in the force’s own jurisdiction, reported offences to the west, in Langley, have plunged compared to last year. (The APD report compares Abbotsford’s crime rate to those in neighbouring communities.)

Reported violent crimes in Langley decreased by 12% while property offences have dropped by 10% over the first nine months of 2024, according to the APD figures. That’s the largest change of any of the Fraser Valley jurisdictions. Crime rates in Chilliwack continue to be more than double those in Abbotsford and Langley. The crime rate there has mostly held steady.

In Abbotsford, violent crime has increased by 5% while property crime has risen by 2%. In Mission, violent crime is up 4.5%, but property crime has declined by 8%.