In 2026, Gatineau recorded 7,924 assault incidents, making up 51.1% of the city's total 15,493 reported crimes. This category ranks as the most frequent, with notable counts in neighbourhoods like Boul Maloney E and Ch De La Savane.
Data current through . Source: official Gatineau police open-data portal.
This page covers reported assault incidents in Gatineau, Quebec. Assault is the most frequently reported crime category in the city, with 7,924 incidents recorded during the selected period.
These incidents account for 51.1% of all reported crimes in Gatineau, highlighting the prevalence of assault within the city's crime data.
Assault is the most common crime in Gatineau, surpassing other categories by a significant margin. Mischief, the second most frequent category, had 2,774 incidents, while break and enter followed with 2,190. Auto theft and theft from vehicle were less common, with 783 and 745 incidents respectively. Other categories combined accounted for fewer incidents than assault alone.
Assault stands out as the dominant crime category in Gatineau, accounting for over half of all reported incidents. The 7,924 incidents during this two-month window in 2026 underscore its frequency compared to other crimes. While the data does not include prior years for comparison, the sheer volume of assault cases—more than double the next highest category—highlights its prominence in Gatineau's crime landscape. The distribution across neighbourhoods shows variability, with Boul Maloney E and Ch De La Savane reporting the highest counts.
There were 7,924 reported assault incidents in Gatineau during the selected period from April 17 to June 16, 2026.
Assaults account for 51.1% of all reported crimes in Gatineau, making it the most common category.
The neighbourhoods with the highest reported assault incidents are Boul Maloney E (286), Ch De La Savane (264), and Boul Saint Joseph (211).
Assault is the most reported crime in Gatineau, with 7,924 incidents. This is significantly higher than mischief (2,774) and break and enter (2,190), the next most common categories.
Data sourced from the Quebec open data portal.