Cobourg reported 2,030 crime incidents in 2026. The dataset’s top category is Other, accounting for 1,830 incidents, driven primarily by Traffic & MVC reports (907) and Calls for service (681). Theft, Assault, Mischief, Break and enter, and Auto theft together represent a small fraction of the total. No year‑over‑year comparison is provided, as prior‑year data is unavailable. These figures reflect reported incidents only and do not account for unreported activity.
In 2026, Cobourg recorded 2,030 reported incidents across all categories, representing 100 % of the city’s archived total. This page presents a detailed breakdown of those incidents, the categories they fall into, and the composition of the “Other” sub‑categories that dominate the count.
The dataset covers the full calendar year and reflects every police‑recorded report for the city. With only a single year available in the archive, Cobourg’s 2026 data stands as both the first and most recent record, ranking first among the one year of coverage. No prior‑year data is available, so the focus is on the 2026 snapshot alone.
2026 saw a strong concentration of incidents in the “Other” category, which accounted for 1,830 of the 2,030 total reports. Within “Other”, Traffic & MVC incidents comprised 907 cases, while Calls for service contributed 681. Property‑related crimes followed, with Theft reported 114 times, Assault 50 times, Mischief 23 times, Break and enter 8 times, and Auto theft 5 times. The “Other” sub‑categories also included Bylaw & Provincial matters (153), Other crime (47), Harassment (19), Drugs (14), Weapons offences (6) and Threats (3). These figures illustrate the predominance of service���related and traffic incidents within the overall crime landscape for Cobourg in 2026.
2026’s data for Cobourg is heavily weighted toward the broad “Other” category, which alone accounts for roughly 90 % of all 2,030 incidents. Within that, Traffic & MVC incidents (907) and Calls for service (681) drive the majority, highlighting a focus on service‑related and roadway issues rather than traditional property or violent crime. Property offences such as Theft (114) and Assault (50) are comparatively modest, making the year’s crime profile distinct from many larger urban centres.
Cobourg recorded 2,030 reported incidents in 2026, encompassing all categories captured in the open‑data set. This figure represents the complete count for the city for that calendar year and constitutes 100 % of the archived total for Cobourg.
The dataset contains only the 2026 year, with no prior‑year records for Cobourg, so a year‑over‑year trend cannot be established. The absence of earlier data means any assessment of direction—whether incidents are rising or falling—must wait until additional years are added to the archive.
The “Other” category dominates the 2026 tally with 1,830 incidents, followed by Theft at 114 incidents and Assault at 50. Smaller counts include Mischief (23), Break and enter (8) and Auto theft (5). Within “Other”, Traffic & MVC (907) and Calls for service (681) are the largest sub‑categories.
The data are sourced from the Ontario (ON) open‑data portal, which publishes police‑recorded incident reports for municipalities like Cobourg. The dataset reflects all reported incidents for the full calendar year 2026 as provided by the provincial open‑data service.
Data sourced from the Ontario (ON) open‑data portal.