Van Bow Crime Map — Prince George, British Columbia

Overview

Van Bow in Prince George recorded 35 crime incidents between April 7 and June 6, 2026, representing 4.6% of the city's total. Mischief and theft were the leading categories, each with 13 incidents. No violent crimes were reported in this neighbourhood during this period.

At a glance

Mapped incidents

4.6%

Share of Prince George incidents

Mischief

Top category

13 incidents

2026-04-07 to 2026-06-06

Data window

Incident mix in Van Bow

Mischief 13

37.1% of Van Bow incidents

Theft 13

37.1% of Van Bow incidents

Theft from vehicle 4

11.4% of Van Bow incidents

Break and enter 3

8.6% of Van Bow incidents

Auto theft 1

2.9% of Van Bow incidents

Bike theft 1

2.9% of Van Bow incidents

Crime in Van Bow

Van Bow is a neighbourhood in Prince George, British Columbia, with 35 reported incidents between April 7, 2026, and June 6, 2026. This accounts for 4.6% of the city's total incidents during this period.

The data provides a snapshot of crime in Van Bow, highlighting the types of incidents reported and their frequency. Understanding these patterns can help residents and policymakers make informed decisions about community safety.

Data coverage

The data covers a two-month period from early April to early June 2026. It is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, which can affect comparisons over time. This dataset includes only reported incidents, and reporting rates can vary.

Category breakdown

In Van Bow, the leading categories of reported incidents were Mischief and Theft, each with 13 incidents. Theft from vehicle was the third most common category, with 4 incidents. Break and enter followed with 3 incidents, while Auto theft and Bike theft each had 1 incident.

Key stats

35 total incidents in Van Bow
4.6% of Prince George's total incidents
Mischief and Theft tied at 13 incidents each
0 violent incidents reported
Nearby Downtown had 225 incidents

What these numbers mean

Van Bow's incident profile is notable for the absence of violent crime and the dominance of property-related offences. Mischief and Theft each account for over a third of the neighbourhood's incidents, a pattern that diverges from nearby Downtown, where the incident count is significantly higher. The low number of violent incidents stands out, suggesting a relatively stable environment in terms of personal safety.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Neighbourhood boundaries: Defined by the upstream open-data source and may shift year-to-year, so direct comparisons over time can be affected by boundary changes.
Small counts are volatile: A neighbourhood with single-digit incidents one period and zero the next is not necessarily safer; it’s the sampling noise of small numbers.
Data window: 2026-04-07 to 2026-06-06.

Frequently asked questions about crime in Van Bow

What were the most common incidents in Van Bow?

Mischief and Theft were the most common incidents, each with 13 reported cases between April 7 and June 6, 2026.

How does Van Bow compare to nearby neighbourhoods?

Van Bow had 35 incidents, while nearby Downtown had 225 and West Bowl had 216 during the same period.

Were there any violent incidents in Van Bow?

No violent incidents were reported in Van Bow during the covered period.

What is the total number of incidents in Prince George?

Prince George had a total of 765 reported incidents between April 7 and June 6, 2026.

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open-data portal, covering reported incidents in Prince George.