I have attached the Q1 stats for both Oliver and Osoyoos.

When compared to the Q1 stats of 2019, both Oliver and Osoyoos have seen a reduction in calls for service (8% decrease for Oliver and 16% decrease for Osoyoos). Subsequently both towns have seen a decrease in most crime over the same period.

The largest increase for both towns was for mischief – loss of enjoyment of property. This is different than mischief that includes property damage but for example would capture events such as neighbour disputes or other incidents where a person feels they cannot enjoy their property unfettered.

 

 

Osoyoos saw a slight increase in business break and enters with 4 more over the same time last year. A better part of these were into fenced properties and unoccupied buildings that were either vacant or under construction.

Both Oliver and Osoyoos saw an increase in cause disturbances which are events that typically result from a person being found in public while intoxicated.

There are steps the public can take to help reduce being a victim of crime.

This includes removing tools from construction sites after each shift, removing valuables from vehicles and locking your doors. There are a number of repeat offenders in the South Okanagan that continue to commit crimes of opportunity. By locking your doors and securing your valuables out of sight you take these easy opportunities away from them.

If you see something untoward, call the police.

Sgt. Jason Bayda
Detachment Osoyoos
Sub Regional Media spokesperson