2023 Belleville saw a 7% increase in calls for service, with robberies up 11% and break-ins 8%, but auto thefts declined 3% and homicides remained low.
Belleville Police Chief Mike Callaghan reported a 7% increase in calls for service in 2023, with officers responding to 29,375 calls compared to 2022's 27,430. Reported robberies increased by 11%, while break-and-enters rose by 8%. However, the city saw a 3% decline in auto thefts compared to major cities like Toronto. Homicides remained low at two, while attempted murders increased by 50% to three cases.
March 31, 2024
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