Crime Stoppers of Niagara

What Crime Stoppers of Niagara does

Crime Stoppers of Niagara is a non-profit organization established in 1985 and headquartered in St. Catharines, Ontario, that operates a community-driven anonymous crime reporting and prevention program serving the Niagara Region of Canada. Its core offering is a 24/7 anonymous tip collection infrastructure comprising a toll-free phone line (1-800-222-TIPS), the P3 Tips mobile application, and a web-based digital reporting portal — all designed to allow citizens to report criminal activity without revealing their identity. The organization acts as an intermediary between the public and law enforcement partners, including Niagara Regional Police Service, passing actionable tips to investigators while guaranteeing anonymity and offering cash rewards of up to $2,000 for tips leading to arrests, narcotics seizures, or property recovery.

The organization's product portfolio extends beyond the core tip line into a suite of targeted awareness and prevention programs: the Safe School Program (for grades 1-12), a Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign (funded by Public Safety Canada), the Elder Abuse Prevention Program (in partnership with the Niagara Elder Abuse Prevention Network), the Drink Safe Certified program (with the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre), a Scam Alerts campaign, and an Environmental Protection initiative addressing illegal dumping. These programs are funded through a diversified revenue model that includes corporate sponsorships, individual donations, 50/50 raffle partnerships with three local professional sports teams (Welland Jackfish, Niagara IceDogs, Niagara River Lions), an annual golf tournament, and government grants. The organization is led by a volunteer board of 13+ members and a small staff of 7, including Executive Director Mike Britton.

Name

Crime Stoppers of Niagara

Legal name

Crime Stoppers of Niagara

Website

https://crimestoppersniagara.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crime Stoppers of Niagara is a non-profit organization operating since 1985 in the Niagara Region, Ontario, providing anonymous crime reporting via phone, app, and web to the public and law enforcement partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Catharines, Ontario

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors and individual donors provide financial support to fund operations, tip rewards, and community programs.
2. 50/50 Raffles at Sporting Events: Partnership with local sports teams (Welland Jackfish, Niagara IceDogs, Niagara River Lions) to sell 50/50 raffle tickets at games, with proceeds supporting Crime Stoppers and local sports teams.
3. Annual Golf Tournament: Annual fundraising golf tournament (10th Annual) held at The Hawk Golf Club (Peninsula Lakes) with registration fees and sponsorship opportunities.
4. Tip Reward Payments: Cash rewards of up to $2,000 paid to anonymous tipsters whose information leads to arrests, seizure of narcotics, or recovery of stolen property. In 2024-2025, $10,000 in rewards was paid out.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crime Stoppers of Niagara operates a 24/7 anonymous crime tip reporting service that connects Niagara region residents to law enforcement via a toll-free hotline (1-800-222-TIPS), the P3 Tips mobile application, and web-based digital reporting. Tips that lead to arrests, narcotics seizures, or recovery of stolen property qualify tipsters for cash rewards of up to $2,000, with $10,000 paid out in 2024-2025. The organization supplements its tip service with targeted safety programs on human trafficking, school safety, elder abuse, scams, and drink spiking, plus community fundraising through 50/50 raffles and an annual golf tournament.

Product overview

Crime Stoppers of Niagara operates a community-focused crime prevention ecosystem centered on its anonymous tip reporting service (phone line at 1-800-222-TIPS and P3 Tips mobile app), which enables citizens to safely report crimes without revealing their identity. The organization complements its core tip service with multiple targeted awareness and prevention programs including the Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign, Safe School Program, Elder Abuse Prevention Program, Scam Alerts Campaign, Protecting Our Environment Campaign, and the Drink Safe Certified Program. Fundraising activities include a 50/50 Raffle Program partnered with local sports teams (Welland Jackfish, Niagara River Lions, Niagara IceDogs) and an Annual Golf Tournament. The portfolio functions as a coordinated community safety platform where the anonymous tip reporting infrastructure serves as the foundation, supported by specialized campaigns addressing specific crime types and community outreach programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drink Safe Certified: A community safety program working with local bars, restaurants, and venues to prevent drink spiking through staff training, awareness materials, and public education.
• Safe School Program

Products and services

• Anonymous Tip Line (1-800-222-TIPS) A 24/7 anonymous tip reporting service allowing Niagara region residents to report crimes and suspicious activities to law enforcement without revealing their identity. Tips that lead to arrests, seizure of narcotics, or recovery of stolen property may qualify tipsters for cash rewards up to $2,000.
• P3 Tips Mobile App A digital platform for submitting anonymous tips via smartphone, complementing the phone-based tip line for convenient mobile crime reporting.
• Online Digital Reporting A web-based anonymous tip reporting system available through the Crime Stoppers website, enabling secure tip submission from any internet-connected device.
• Safe School Program A school safety initiative offering safety presentations to students (grades 1-12), parents, and training for school staff and law enforcement across Niagara Regional school districts, including private and Catholic schools. Covers crime prevention, cyberbullying, teen violence, illegal drugs, gang activity, theft, robbery, and human trafficking.
• Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign A community awareness initiative focused on protecting vulnerable individuals from sex trafficking and forced labor exploitation, including education on signs and indicators, the Signal for Help hand gesture, and resources for victims.
• Elder Abuse Prevention Program A program in partnership with the Niagara Elder Abuse Prevention Network focused on recognizing and preventing physical, emotional, financial, and neglect forms of elder abuse, including the 'Be Aware...Take Care' presentation.
• Scam Alerts Campaign A community awareness campaign educating Niagara region residents about emerging scam tactics and fraud prevention strategies.
• Protecting Our Environment Campaign An initiative addressing illegal dumping issues in the Niagara Region in collaboration with local municipalities.
• Drink Safe Certified Program A community safety certification program for bars, restaurants, and venues to prevent drink spiking, including staff training, awareness materials, and Drink Safe Certified stickers issued after a free training session.
• 50/50 Raffle Program A fundraising partnership with local sports teams (Welland Jackfish, Niagara River Lions, Niagara IceDogs) to sell 50/50 raffle tickets at games, supporting Crime Stoppers and local sports teams in the Niagara region.
• Annual Golf Tournament An annual fundraising golf tournament held at The Hawk Golf Club (Peninsula Lakes), featuring 18 holes of golf, dinner, and sponsorship opportunities. The 2026 event is the 10th annual edition.

Quantifiable outcome

• $71 recovered for every $1 paid in rewards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre (CARSA Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre to operate the Drink Safe Certified program, working with local bars, restaurants, and venues to prevent drink spiking through staff training and awareness.
• Public Safety CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Public Safety Canada funded the human trafficking awareness campaign, enabling Crime Stoppers Niagara to raise awareness, provide critical resources, and engage the community in fighting human trafficking.
• Welland Jackfish Baseball ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSemi-professional baseball team partnering for 50/50 raffle sales at games and community event support.
• Niagara IceDogs Hockey TeamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOntario Hockey League team partnering for 50/50 raffle sales and community visibility.
• Niagara River Lions Basketball TeamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadian Elite Basketball League team partnering for 50/50 raffle sales at games.
• Delta Bingo & GamingmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGaming organization with Niagara locations providing event support and community involvement.
• Avondale Food StoresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal convenience store chain (80+ years in Niagara) sponsoring Crime Stoppers and supporting community safety.
• GardaWorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal security services provider sponsoring community safety efforts in Niagara.
• Niagara Peninsula HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit affordable housing organization sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Experience DrivenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFull-stack software development agency in Niagara sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• BNI ChampagneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness networking group in Niagara sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Ed Learn Ford LincolnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive dealership in St. Catharines sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Church Hill Natural MeatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm-fresh meat provider in Niagara sponsoring community safety.
• Gray ChiropracticminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChiropractic clinic in Niagara Falls sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Hubbard AirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeating and cooling company in Niagara sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• IA Wealth ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWealth management firm sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Impact PromotionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustom promotional products provider in Niagara sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• PasWord ProtectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome and business security company in Southern Ontario sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Rosemore Electric Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectrical contracting company in Niagara (25+ years) sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Rugged BooksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRugged computing solutions provider (laptops for tough environments) sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Smilee Dental CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDental care provider in Niagara Falls sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• The Dive PubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal pub on St. Paul Street sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Timothy Salisbury – Royal LePageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate agent with 25+ years experience in Niagara sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Welland Ave Car WashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar wash in St. Catharines sponsoring Crime Stoppers.
• Randi-Lee BowslaughminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuthor, speaker, and mental health advocate in Niagara supporting Crime Stoppers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GardaWorld: A global security services company that is also a corporate sponsor of Crime Stoppers of Niagara. Comparable in the broader protective/security services space, including investigation and physical security, but operates as a commercial enterprise rather than a community nonprofit.
• Canadian Crime Stoppers Association: The national coordinating body for Crime Stoppers chapters across Canada. Provides training, program standards, and national-level coordination to chapters like Crime Stoppers of Niagara; comparable in mission and governance approach but operates at a federated national level rather than locally.
• Crime Stoppers (International Umbrella): The international umbrella organization that coordinates the global Crime Stoppers network of local chapters. Directly comparable in mission (anonymous tips, rewards, public-private-law enforcement partnership) and operational model, but operates at a global scale rather than a single regional footprint.

Others

• P3 Tips: The third-party technology platform that powers Crime Stoppers of Niagara's mobile and web tip submission. Provides the anonymous reporting infrastructure that the organization uses, making it a key enabling vendor rather than a direct competitor.
• Niagara Regional Police Service: The primary law enforcement partner that receives tips from Crime Stoppers of Niagara. Not a peer in the competitive sense but a key operational partner — the closest comparable entity in terms of crime-premission focus in the same geographic region.

Direct peers

• WeTip: A U.S.-based anonymous crime reporting hotline organization offering similar 24/7 tip-submission services with cash rewards. Directly comparable in mission, model, and target user (community tipsters), serving a different geography with a parallel operational playbook.

Regional players

• Crime Stoppers of Hamilton: Another Ontario-based Crime Stoppers chapter serving the Hamilton-Wentworth region. Operates the same anonymous tip line model with cash rewards and partnership-based fundraising, comparable in scale and structure but serving a different Ontario region.
• Crime Stoppers of Peel: Another Ontario Crime Stoppers chapter serving the Peel Region. Operates the same anonymous tip-line-and-rewards model with similar fundraising and partnership structures, directly comparable in operational model but serving a different Ontario region west of Niagara.
• Crime Stoppers of Toronto: Another Canadian Crime Stoppers chapter serving the Greater Toronto Area. Operates the same anonymous tip model under the same 1-800-222-TIPS number, with parallel funding through donations, fundraising, and partnerships — directly comparable in program structure but in a different geography.
• Crime Stoppers of Ottawa: Eastern Ontario Crime Stoppers chapter serving Ottawa. Runs the same community-tip-line-with-rewards model with corporate sponsorships and community fundraising, comparable in mission and operations but in a different Ontario geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/crimestoppersniagara
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crime-stoppers-of-niagara

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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