Downtown Ajax recorded 56 crime incidents between April 17 and June 16, 2026, accounting for 4.1% of Durham Region's total. Assault was the leading category with 28 incidents, followed by theft from vehicle (11) and auto theft (8).
Downtown Ajax recorded 56 incidents between April 17, 2026, and June 16, 2026. This neighbourhood accounted for 4.1% of Durham Region's total incidents during this period.
The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents in the area, offering insight into the types of crimes occurring in this part of the region.
The data covers a two-month period from mid-April to mid-June 2026. Neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, so comparisons with other periods should be made with caution.
Assault was the leading category in Downtown Ajax, with 28 incidents. Theft from vehicle followed, with 11 incidents, while auto theft accounted for 8 incidents. These three categories made up the majority of reported incidents in the neighbourhood.
Downtown Ajax's incident profile is heavily weighted toward assault, which accounts for half of its total incidents—a higher concentration than nearby areas like Downtown Oshawa, where incidents are more diversified. The neighbourhood's 56 incidents over two months are relatively low compared to Downtown Oshawa's 112, suggesting a quieter period. The dominance of assault and theft-related crimes may reflect local enforcement priorities or reporting patterns.
There were 56 incidents reported in Downtown Ajax between April 17, 2026, and June 16, 2026.
Assault was the most common type of incident, with 28 reports.
Downtown Ajax had fewer incidents than Downtown Oshawa (112) but more than Lakeview (63) during the same period.
Downtown Ajax accounted for 4.1% of the 1,363 incidents reported across Durham Region.
Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal.