In 2026, Durham Region recorded 3 homicide incidents, representing 0.2% of the city's total crime count of 1,363. Homicide ranks 7th among 7 crime categories, with assault being the most frequent.
Data current through . Source: official Durham Region police open-data portal.
This page covers reported homicide incidents in Durham Region, Ontario. Homicide is one of the least frequent categories of crime in the region, with only 3 incidents recorded during the selected period.
These 3 homicide incidents represent 0.2% of all reported crime in Durham Region during this timeframe. While homicide is a serious crime, it accounts for a very small portion of overall criminal activity in the area.
Homicide ranks 7th among the 7 crime categories tracked in Durham Region, making it the least common. Assault is the most frequent, with 568 incidents, followed by theft from vehicle (259), auto theft (192), break and enter (156), and other crimes (124). Homicide incidents are significantly less frequent than any other category, reflecting the rarity of such events in the region.
Homicide is the least common crime category in Durham Region, with only 3 incidents reported between mid-April and mid-June 2026. This represents a tiny fraction (0.2%) of the region's total crime. While homicide is a serious offence, its rarity means it does not significantly contribute to the overall crime profile. The data shows no notable trends or patterns, as the count is too small for meaningful comparison. The distribution across neighbourhoods is also sparse, with only one incident reported in each of three areas.
There were 3 homicide incidents reported in Durham Region between April 17 and June 16, 2026. This is a very small number compared to other crime categories.
Homicide is the least common crime in Durham Region, ranking 7th out of 7 categories. Assault is the most common, with 568 incidents, while homicide accounts for only 0.2% of all reported crime.
Three neighbourhoods each had one homicide incident: Oshawa Northwest, Darlington, and Port Perry. No neighbourhood had more than one incident during this period.
The data provided covers only a partial window from April to June 2026, so it is not possible to determine any trends or year-over-year changes for homicide in Durham Region.
Data sourced from the Durham Regional Police Service open data portal (ON).