Mischief in Halton Region — Crime Map & Statistics

In Halton Region, 183 mischief incidents were reported, representing 5% of the city's total crime count of 3,657. This category ranks 4th among 8 crime types, with Oakville and Burlington seeing the highest counts.

Data current through . Source: official Halton Region police open-data portal.

183
Mischief incidents
5%
Share of Halton Region incidents
4 of 8
Category rank
OAKVILLE
Top neighbourhood
71 incidents
2026-04-17 to 2026-06-16
Data window

Where Mischief concentrates

38.8% of Mischief incidents
32.8% of Mischief incidents
MILTON 39
21.3% of Mischief incidents
3.8% of Mischief incidents
2.7% of Mischief incidents

Mischief in Halton Region

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Halton Region, Ontario. During the period from April 17, 2026, to June 16, 2026, there were 183 reported incidents of mischief in the region. These incidents account for 5% of all reported crimes in Halton Region during this timeframe.

Mischief includes a range of offences such as vandalism, property damage, and other forms of intentional destruction or alteration of property. The data provided here reflects only those incidents reported to local law enforcement agencies.

How Mischief compares

In Halton Region, mischief ranks as the fourth most common category of reported crime, following 'Other' (2,597 incidents), auto theft (267 incidents), and theft (264 incidents). It is more frequent than theft from vehicle (167 incidents) and break and enter (135 incidents). While mischief represents a smaller portion of overall crime compared to other categories, it remains a notable concern within the region.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Mischief in Halton Region

  1. OAKVILLE — 71 incidents
  2. BURLINGTON — 60 incidents
  3. MILTON — 39 incidents
  4. HALTON HILLS — 7 incidents
  5. GEORGETOWN — 5 incidents

What these numbers mean

Mischief in Halton Region accounts for 5% of all reported crimes, ranking fourth among eight categories. The 183 incidents reported between mid-April and mid-June 2026 show a notable presence, though it remains less frequent than categories like auto theft and theft. Oakville stands out with the highest count (71 incidents), followed by Burlington (60) and Milton (39). Given the short reporting window, it is difficult to assess trends, but the data highlights mischief as a consistent, if not dominant, part of the region's crime profile.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Halton Region

How many mischief incidents were reported in Halton Region?

There were 183 reported mischief incidents in Halton Region between April 17, 2026, and June 16, 2026.

What percentage of total crimes in Halton Region are mischief incidents?

Mischief incidents account for 5% of all reported crimes in Halton Region during the specified period.

Which neighbourhood in Halton Region has the highest number of mischief incidents?

Oakville has the highest number of reported mischief incidents, with 71 incidents during this period.

How does mischief compare to other crime categories in Halton Region?

Mischief is the fourth most common crime category in Halton Region, following 'Other' (2,597 incidents), auto theft (267), and theft (264).

Other crime categories in Halton Region

Sources

Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).

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