New data shows high rates of interpersonal violence in Saskatchewan: RCMP says

Saskatchewan RCMP have responded to more than 9,800 victims of family and intimate partner violence in the province in 2025, continuing what police describe as persistently high levels of interpersonal violence across the province.

According to the report, oficers responded to 5,191 family violence victims last year, accounting for about 30 per cent of all violent crime victims. Police also responded to 4,708 victims of intimate partner violence, representing about 27 per cent.

Family violence includes offences committed by spouses, ex-spouses, parents, children, siblings or other relatives, while intimate partner violence refers to violence involving current or former spouses or romantic partners.

Both categories saw slight declines from 2024, when RCMP reported 5,269 family violence victims and 4,808 intimate partner violence victims.

Despite the drop, Saskatchewan continues to see high rates of interpersonal violence. In RCMP jurisdiction, family violence occurred at a rate of 925 victims per 100,000 people in 2025, while intimate partner violence was recorded at 839 victims per 100,000.

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Five-year trends show the rates have remained elevated. Family violence rates rose from 854 victims per 100,000 in 2021 to a peak of 939 in 2024 before dropping slightly in 2025. Intimate partner violence rates were 846 per 100,000 in 2021, dipping to 820 in 2023 before rising to 857 in 2024 and easing to 839 last year.

Violence reports by RCMP district

The majority of cases occurred in northern parts of the province. RCMP say the North District accounted for more than half of both family and intimate partner violence victims in 2025.

For family violence, the North District reported 2,698 victims, followed by the Central District with 1,456 and the South District with 1,037.

Intimate partner violence showed a similar pattern, with 2,385 victims reported in the North District, 1,414 in the Central District and 909 in the South District.

“These numbers show that both family and intimate partner violence continue to have a significant impact in our communities,” said Cpl. Rob King, the Saskatchewan RCMP’s interpersonal violence co-ordinator. “Even with a slight decline, the levels remain high, and we remain committed to working with community agencies to ensure people affected by these types of violence stay safe and connected to the support they need.”

Funding available for family violence prevention

The RCMP also announced that applications are open for its Family Violence Initiative Fund, which supports community partners working to prevent and respond to family violence.

Eligible non-profit organizations and government agencies can apply for up to $25,000 in project funding for initiatives focused on awareness and education, prevention programs or support services for victims.

Applications for the 2026–27 funding cycle are open until March 27.