In 2026, Guelph recorded 398 theft incidents, making it the most common crime category in the city. Theft accounted for 58.9% of all reported crime, with a total of 676 incidents across all categories.
Data current through . Source: official Guelph police open-data portal.
This page covers reported theft incidents in Guelph, Ontario, during April and May 2026. Theft was the most frequently reported crime category in the city during this period, accounting for 398 incidents.
Theft made up 58.9% of all reported crime in Guelph over these two months, highlighting its prevalence compared to other categories.
In Guelph, theft was the most common crime category, with 398 incidents—significantly higher than fraud (124), assault (92), break and enter (51), and robbery (11). It accounted for more than half of all reported crime in the city during this period, underscoring its frequency relative to other offences.
Theft dominates Guelph's reported crime landscape, making up nearly 59% of incidents in April and May 2026. With 398 cases, it far exceeds other categories like fraud and assault. The data reflects a short two-month window, so seasonal patterns or longer-term trends cannot be inferred. However, the sheer volume of theft incidents stands out, comprising the majority of crime in the city during this period.
There were 398 reported theft incidents in Guelph between April 3 and May 30, 2026. This represents all records in the selected window.
Theft accounted for 58.9% of all reported crime in Guelph during the two-month period in 2026, making it the most common category.
Theft was the most reported crime, with 398 incidents, followed by fraud (124), assault (92), break and enter (51), and robbery (11).
The neighbourhood of GUELPH had the highest number of theft incidents, with all 398 cases reported there during this period.
Data sourced from the Guelph Police Service open data portal (ON).