Kelowna RCMP saw a notable drop in calls for service in the downtown core from Jan. to Aug. this year.

A report going to city council Nov. 6 shows a 22.3 per cent drop compared to the same period in 2022.

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Overall, there was a 7.5 per cent decrease in calls for service in 2023 compared to the same period last year.

However, there was a 27.4 increase in calls for service in Rutland.

In response, police resources were recently shifted to increase visibility and responsiveness in Rutland, in conjunction with the dedicated Rutland RCMP Sub Detachment, according to the report.

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Business break-enters were down by 43.9 per cent across the city compared to 2022, while residential break-ins dropped by 10.7 per cent.

Despite the decreases, analysis indicates that crime continues to drive Kelownasa国际传媒檚 2023 Crime Severity Index (CSI).

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Assaults (5.6 per cent) intimate partner violence (nine per cent) and sex offences (20 per cent) also increased.

Mental health-related calls were up 2.5 per cent, while mental health apprehensions increased by 17.4 per cent, and

overdose calls dropped by 36.2 per cent.

Other significant decreases include theft with violence (40.7 per cent) auto theft (40.8 per cent) and theft from vehicles (30.6 per cent).

There was a whopping 87.8 per cent jump in traffic violation tickets.

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