Montreal police announced that the total number of crimes recorded in the city fell slightly during 2025, marking the first modest decline after several consecutive years of increase. The agency’s annual summary highlighted the change as a small but noticeable shift in the overall trend.
The decline follows a period in which crime figures had been rising year after year, prompting concerns among officials and residents alike. While the recent data does not indicate a dramatic turnaround, police officials noted that the downward movement is a positive sign after a sustained upward trajectory.
According to the police department, the 2025 figures reflect a modest reduction across the board, without singling out any particular category of offenses. The statement emphasized that the decrease is limited in scope and that authorities will continue to monitor patterns closely to determine whether the trend persists.
The department said it will keep collecting and analysing crime statistics throughout the coming year, aiming to assess the durability of the 2025 dip. Officials indicated that ongoing community outreach and preventive measures remain central to their strategy, even as they await further data to confirm whether the slight drop signals a longer‑term shift.
Overall, the 2025 report provides a tentative indication that the city’s crime levels may be stabilising after a period of growth, though police caution that continued vigilance is required to sustain any improvement.