Assaults and firearm related offences increased by 60 per cent year over year across Haliburton County in 2025, according to the annual report from the Haliburton Highlands OPP.
Data included in the 28-page document indicates that overall violent crime increased 34 per cent last year compared to 2024.
Property crime decreased five per cent over that same period of time, lead by a 23 percent drop in fraud, and a two percent decrease in theft.
According to the report, the OPP had an 83 percent clearance rate for violent crimes, and a 19 percent clearance rate for property crimes.
The full report is slated to be presented to County council at a meeting on June 24.
