In 2026, Brampton recorded 464 assault incidents, making it the most frequent crime category. These incidents represent 29.2% of the city's total 1,588 reported crimes. The data spans from April 15 to June 14, 2026.
Data current through . Source: official Brampton police open-data portal.
This page covers reported assault incidents in Brampton, Ontario. Assault is the most frequently reported crime category in the city, with 464 incidents recorded during the selected period.
These incidents account for 29.2% of all reported crimes in Brampton, highlighting its prevalence among the city's crime data.
Assault is the most common crime in Brampton, surpassing other categories such as mischief (393 incidents) and auto theft (321 incidents). It ranks first among eight crime categories, with fraud (134 incidents) and break and enter (112 incidents) following further behind. The significant gap between assault and other categories underscores its frequency in the city's crime landscape.
Assault stands out as the most reported crime in Brampton, making up nearly 30% of all incidents. This is notably higher than other categories like mischief and auto theft. The data, covering a two-month window in 2026, shows a clear pattern where assault is more frequently reported than any other crime type. The numbers are significant, but without additional context or historical data, it's difficult to determine if this is part of a broader trend. The distribution across neighbourhoods is relatively even, with Downtown leading slightly.
There were 464 reported assault incidents in Brampton during the selected period.
Assaults account for 29.2% of all reported crimes in Brampton.
The Downtown neighbourhood had the highest number of reported assault incidents, with 23.
Assault is the most reported crime category in Brampton, with 464 incidents, followed by mischief (393) and auto theft (321).
Data sourced from open data provided by the Province of Ontario (ON).