Durham Region Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

Durham Region recorded 1,362 crime incidents in 2026, with assault being the most frequent category at 567 cases. Theft from vehicles and auto theft also ranked high, with 259 and 192 incidents respectively. This dataset represents the first year of available data for the region.

1,362
Incidents in 2026
99.9%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Assault
Top category
567 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Assault 567
41.6% of 2026 incidents
19% of 2026 incidents
14.1% of 2026 incidents
11.5% of 2026 incidents
Other 124
9.1% of 2026 incidents
Robbery 61
4.5% of 2026 incidents

Durham Region crime 2026

In 2026, Durham Region recorded 1,362 reported incidents, accounting for 99.9% of the city's total dataset. This page provides a detailed breakdown of crime data for the region during this year.

The data covers all reported incidents in 2026, offering insights into the types of crimes most frequently reported. Without prior-year data, year-over-year comparisons are not available, but the 2026 figures provide a snapshot of the region's crime landscape for that year.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for Durham Region shows a total of 1,362 reported incidents, with assault being the most frequent category at 567 incidents. Theft from vehicle and auto theft were also significant, with 259 and 192 incidents respectively. Break and enter and robbery rounded out the top categories, with 156 and 61 incidents. The 'Other' category accounted for 124 incidents, indicating a diverse range of reported crimes.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Durham Region's 2026 data highlights a significant focus on assault, which accounts for over 40% of all reported incidents. The high numbers in theft-related categories, particularly theft from vehicles and auto theft, suggest a notable concern for property crimes. With only one year of data available, it's challenging to identify trends, but the 2026 figures provide a baseline for future comparisons.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Durham Region crime in 2026

What is the total number of reported incidents in Durham Region for 2026?

In 2026, Durham Region recorded a total of 1,362 reported incidents. This figure represents the entirety of the dataset for that year.

Is there a trend in the crime data for Durham Region?

Without prior-year data, it is not possible to determine any trends in the crime data for Durham Region. The 2026 figures provide a snapshot of the region's crime landscape for that year.

Which category had the highest number of incidents in 2026?

Assault was the most frequently reported category in 2026, with 567 incidents. This accounts for over 40% of all reported incidents in Durham Region for that year.

Where does this data come from?

The data is sourced from the open-data portal provided by the Ontario government, specifically for Durham Region. It includes all reported incidents for the year 2026.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal for Durham Region.

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