The Lloydminster RCMP say crime continued to trend downward in the final quarter of the 2025–26 fiscal year, with fewer calls for service and reductions in several key crime categories.
Insp. Brian Nicholl, officer in charge of the Lloydminster RCMP, released the detachment’s fourth‑quarter policing summary covering January through March 2026, describing the report as part of ongoing efforts to improve transparency and keep residents informed about local policing.
“This snapshot is intended to give the public a clearer understanding of the work being done by members and support staff at the Lloydminster RCMP detachment,” Nicholl said.
The RCMP follow the federal fiscal year, which runs from April 1 to March 31. The fourth‑quarter report summarizes incidents and enforcement activity during the final three months of the 2025–26 year. Not all calls for service are included, as investigations vary widely in scope and time required to complete.
Calls for service and enforcement
During January, February, and March 2026, Lloydminster Municipal RCMP responded to 4,167 calls for service, a decrease of 118 calls compared to the previous quarter.
The Lloydminster Operations Control Centre received 1,948 calls to 911, which include both police and fire calls for service.
Administrative staff completed 477 criminal record checks, while 468 prisoners were logged through the Lloydminster cell block. Police also responded to 186 reported collisions within the city.
Over the three‑month period, RCMP laid 2,031 criminal and provincial charges. Among those, 239 charges were for failure to comply with court‑ordered conditions, a figure nearly unchanged from the same period the previous year.
RCMP members also laid 49 charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, an increase of seven charges compared to the fourth quarter of 2024–25.
Crime trends show improvement
Nicholl said the fourth quarter saw continued reductions in many crime categories, crediting proactive policing and targeted crime‑reduction strategies.
False 911 calls decreased by 19, while false alarms dropped by 74 when compared to the same quarter last year. Police say fewer false calls allow officers to focus on emergency response, investigations, and proactive patrols.
Vehicle theft also saw a significant decline. A total of 20 vehicle thefts were reported during the quarter, down from 58 in the same period last year.
Nicholl said improved vehicle security by residents has contributed to the reduction, noting that not leaving keys inside parked vehicles continues to be an effective deterrent.
Community assistance remains key – Tip offs
Despite the positive trends, Nicholl said public cooperation remains critical.
“This quarter again saw significant assistance from residents that allowed officers to lay charges that likely would not have occurred without information from the public,” he said, thanking community members for reporting suspicious activity.
Anyone with information about crime in Lloydminster is encouraged to contact the RCMP at 780‑808‑8400. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477, submit a tip online at www.P3Tips.com, or use the P3 Tips mobile app.
The Lloydminster RCMP say quarterly crime summaries will continue to be released as part of ongoing efforts to inform residents and highlight the work being done by officers and support staff in the community.
The downward trend in crime numbers is following a pattern covering the last two quarters going back to July last year.
