Crime in the County of Barrhead is generally trending down according to the April-June quarterly RCMP report.
There were 22 assaults reported for the quarter compared to 41 for the same period in 2024, representing a drop of 46 per cent. Compared to 2021, which saw 25 reported assaults, it’s gone down 12 per cent.
Break and enters are down 64 per cent, with just five reported for the quarter in 2025, compared to 14 last year. These incidents have decreased by 74 per cent for the quarter since 2021, when there were 19 incidents reported.
There were zero offences related to death, robbery, sexual assault, extortion or arson between April and June.
Incidents of uttering threats were up 73 per cent compared to 2024, with 19 reported this year and 11 last year. With 12 reported in 2021, threats have seen a 58 per cent increase over the last five years.
There were 11 incidents involving someone disturbing the peace, up 83 per cent from six last year. Six incidents has been typical over the last five years, except for 2023, which rose to 18 incidents.
Meantime, the detachment has a new commanding officer, Deputy Commissioner Trevor Daroux.
Sgt. Colin Hack, NCO in charge of the Barrhead detachment, says Daroux believes all Alberta RCMP employees should lead, collaborate and contribute at all levels.
Daroux has 37 years of policing experience and also served with the Calgary Police Service. He has served as Deputy Chief in Charge of the Bureau of Community Policing in Calgary and as Alberta’s Criminal Operations Officer, among other roles.
He will be focused on building a modern police service that values innovation, embraces change and reflects the diverse needs of Albertans.
The quarterly report was shared with Barrhead County council during its regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 16.
