Gatineau Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, Gatineau recorded 15,493 reported incidents. Assault was the most frequent category, accounting for 7,924 cases. This dataset represents the first year of available data, with no year-over-year comparison possible.

15,493
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Assault
Top category
7,924 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Assault 7,924
51.1% of 2026 incidents
Mischief 2,774
17.9% of 2026 incidents
14.1% of 2026 incidents
5.1% of 2026 incidents
4.8% of 2026 incidents
Other 720
4.6% of 2026 incidents

Gatineau crime 2026

In 2026, Gatineau recorded 15,493 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the first year of available data for the city, with no prior-year comparisons possible at this time.

This page provides a detailed breakdown of Gatineau's 2026 crime data, including the most frequently reported categories and their respective counts. The data reflects incidents reported to local law enforcement and compiled through Quebec's open-data initiative.

Year-over-year

The 2026 dataset for Gatineau shows assault as the most frequently reported category, with 7,924 incidents, followed by mischief at 2,774 and break-and-enter at 2,190. Auto theft and theft from vehicles were also notable, with 783 and 745 incidents, respectively. These figures represent the total reported incidents for the year, providing a baseline for future comparisons as more data becomes available.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Gatineau's 2026 data highlights a significant focus on assault, which accounts for over half of all reported incidents. The dominance of assault, alongside property-related crimes like mischief and break-and-enter, suggests a mixed profile of personal and property offences. With only one year of data available, it's too early to identify trends, but the high volume of assaults stands out as a key area for further analysis.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Gatineau crime in 2026

What was the total number of reported incidents in Gatineau in 2026?

Gatineau recorded 15,493 reported incidents across all crime categories in 2026. This is the first year of available data for the city.

Is there a trend in Gatineau's crime data?

No trend can be determined yet, as 2026 is the only year of data currently available. Future years will provide a basis for comparison.

Which crime category was most reported in Gatineau in 2026?

Assault was the most reported category, with 7,924 incidents, making up over half of the total reported incidents for the year.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from Quebec's open-data portal, which compiles reported incidents from local law enforcement agencies.

Sources

Data sourced from the Government of Quebec's open-data portal (QC).

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