In 2026, Guelph recorded 676 reported incidents, with theft being the most prevalent category at 398 cases. Fraud followed with 124 incidents, and assault with 92. This dataset represents the first year of available data for the city.
In 2026, Guelph recorded 676 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the first year of available data for the city, providing a baseline for future comparisons.
This page details the distribution of incidents by category, highlighting the most frequently reported types of crime in Guelph for the year.
The 2026 data for Guelph shows a total of 676 reported incidents, with theft being the most common category at 398 incidents. Fraud followed with 124 reports, while assault accounted for 92 incidents. Break and enter and robbery were less frequent, with 51 and 11 incidents respectively. As this is the only year of data available, no year-over-year comparisons can be made.
The 2026 data for Guelph highlights a significant focus on property-related crimes, with theft and fraud together accounting for over three-quarters of all reported incidents. The absence of prior-year data limits trend analysis, but the dominance of these categories suggests a need for targeted prevention strategies. The relatively low incidence of violent crimes like robbery (11 incidents) stands out compared to property crimes.
Guelph recorded 676 reported incidents across all crime categories in 2026. This is the first year of available data for the city.
No trend data is available as 2026 is the only year of reported incidents for Guelph. Future years will provide a basis for comparison.
Theft was the most reported category in 2026, with 398 incidents, accounting for over half of all reported crimes.
This data is sourced from the open data portal provided by the City of Guelph and the Ontario provincial government.
Data sourced from the City of Guelph's open data portal (ON).