A new report from Ladysmith RCMP shows the number of local incidents rose by an average of 24 per cent compared with the same period last year.
The biggest increase was in general assistance calls, which rose 43 per cent — including mental health-related calls (up 39 per cent), wellness checks (31 per cent) and unspecified assistance calls (106 per cent).
Assault and sexual assault incidents both increased 25 per cent, while traffic-related offences rose 13 per cent.
Despite several categories showing growth, the report notes declines in drug- and alcohol-related crimes by 56 per cent, property offences by 43 per cent, and mischief calls by three per cent.
Ladysmith RCMP responded to a total of 1,284 calls in the second quarter of 2025 — an increase of 246 calls from the same period last year.
