Fraud in Brampton — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Brampton recorded 134 fraud incidents, representing 8.4% of the city's total crime. Fraud ranks as the fourth most common category, with Madoc and Downtown among the neighbourhoods with the highest counts.

Data current through . Source: official Brampton police open-data portal.

134
Fraud incidents
8.4%
Share of Brampton incidents
4 of 8
Category rank
Madoc
Top neighbourhood
5 incidents
2026-04-15 to 2026-06-14
Data window

Where Fraud concentrates

Madoc 5
3.7% of Fraud incidents
3% of Fraud incidents
3% of Fraud incidents
3% of Fraud incidents
Centre 4
3% of Fraud incidents

Fraud in Brampton

This page covers reported fraud incidents in Brampton, Ontario. Fraud includes a range of deceptive practices aimed at financial or personal gain, such as identity theft, credit card fraud, and scams. In the selected window, there were 134 reported fraud incidents in Brampton.

Fraud accounts for 8.4% of all reported incidents in the city during this period. The data provides a snapshot of fraud activity, helping residents and policymakers understand the scope and distribution of these incidents across Brampton.

How Fraud compares

Fraud is the fourth most common category of reported incidents in Brampton, behind assault (464 incidents), mischief (393 incidents), and auto theft (321 incidents). It is more frequent than other categories such as break and enter (112 incidents) and other types of incidents (117 incidents). This ranking highlights the prevalence of fraud within the city's overall crime landscape.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Fraud in Brampton

  1. Madoc — 5 incidents
  2. Downtown — 4 incidents
  3. Heart Lake South — 4 incidents
  4. Norton Park — 4 incidents
  5. Centre — 4 incidents

What these numbers mean

Fraud represents a notable portion of Brampton's reported incidents, ranking fourth among all categories. The 134 incidents during this two-month window indicate a steady presence of fraud activity. Compared to other categories like assault and mischief, fraud is less frequent but still significant. The data does not show a year-over-year trend, as the series is limited to 2026. The distribution across neighbourhoods is relatively even, with no single area standing out significantly.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Fraud in Brampton

How many fraud incidents were reported in Brampton?

There were 134 reported fraud incidents in Brampton during the selected window from April 15 to June 14, 2026.

What percentage of Brampton's incidents are fraud-related?

Fraud accounts for 8.4% of all reported incidents in Brampton during this period.

Which neighbourhoods in Brampton have the highest reported fraud incidents?

The neighbourhoods with the highest reported fraud incidents are Madoc (5 incidents), Downtown (4 incidents), Heart Lake South (4 incidents), Norton Park (4 incidents), and Centre (4 incidents).

How does fraud compare to other types of incidents in Brampton?

Fraud is the fourth most common type of incident in Brampton, following assault (464 incidents), mischief (393 incidents), and auto theft (321 incidents).

Other crime categories in Brampton

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, provided by local law enforcement agencies.

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