This means that the rate of population growth in the Region in the 1990s has not resulted in an increase in reported violent crime. By most statistical accounts, Waterloo Region is a safe community to live in. But Waterloo Region is also one of the largest urban areas in Canada and susceptible to urban problems. A violent crime was reported every 3 hours and 12 minutes, an assault was reported every 3.5 hours and a sexual assault was reported every day. Waterloo Region statistics were compiled and summarized by Drazen Manojlovic, Research and Planning, Waterloo Regional Police Service.
Statistics only represent a part of the picture.
Numbers do not tell us about unreported criminal activity nor do they capture the fear of crime and concerns about safety. Fear of crime and perceptions about crime equally deserve the attention of all organizations concerned about community safety.