In 2026, Halifax recorded 33 robbery incidents, accounting for 3% of the city's total 1,109 crimes. Robbery ranked fifth among five major crime categories, with assault being the most frequent at 573 incidents.
Data current through . Source: official Halifax police open-data portal.
This page covers reported robbery incidents in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During the period from April 16, 2026, to June 15, 2026, there were 33 reported robbery incidents in the city. These incidents account for 3% of all reported crimes in Halifax during this timeframe.
Robbery is defined as the theft or attempted theft of property from a person by force or threat of force. The data presented here reflects only those incidents reported to and recorded by local law enforcement agencies.
In Halifax, robbery is the fifth most common category of reported crime among the five tracked categories. Assault is the most frequent, with 573 incidents, followed by theft from vehicle at 309 incidents. Break and enter and auto theft follow with 121 and 73 incidents, respectively. Robbery, with 33 incidents, is less common than these other categories but still a notable concern within the city's overall crime landscape.
Robbery accounts for a small but notable portion of Halifax's reported crimes, ranking fifth among the five tracked categories. The 33 incidents reported between mid-April and mid-June 2026 represent 3% of the city's total crime count. While less frequent than assault or theft from vehicle, robbery remains a significant concern due to its violent nature. The data does not show a year-over-year trend, as only a partial window of 2026 is available.
There were 33 reported robbery incidents in Halifax between April 16, 2026, and June 15, 2026.
Robbery accounts for 3% of all reported crimes in Halifax during the specified period.
Robbery is the fifth most common crime category in Halifax, with assault being the most frequent at 573 incidents.
The current dataset only includes a partial window from 2026, so year-over-year trends cannot be determined at this time.
Data sourced from the Nova Scotia open data portal.