Halton Region Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, Halton Region recorded 3,657 reported incidents. The 'Other' category accounted for 2,597 cases, making it the most frequent type of incident. This is the only year of data available, so year-over-year trends cannot be assessed.

3,657
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
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Rank among years
Other
Top category
2,597 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Other 2,597
71% of 2026 incidents
7.3% of 2026 incidents
Theft 264
7.2% of 2026 incidents
Mischief 183
5% of 2026 incidents
4.6% of 2026 incidents
3.7% of 2026 incidents

Halton Region crime 2026

In 2026, Halton Region recorded 3,657 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the first year of available data for the region, providing a baseline for future comparisons.

This page details the distribution of incidents by category, highlighting the most frequently reported types of crime in Halton Region for 2026.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for Halton Region shows a total of 3,657 reported incidents. The 'Other' category accounts for the majority of these incidents, with 2,597 reports. Auto theft and theft follow, with 267 and 264 incidents respectively. Mischief, theft from vehicle, and break and enter are also notable, with counts of 183, 167, and 135 respectively. This snapshot offers a view of the crime landscape in Halton Region for the year.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2026 data for Halton Region reveals a significant concentration of incidents in the 'Other' category, which accounts for over 70% of all reported incidents. This is unusual compared to typical urban crime profiles where property crimes like theft and mischief often dominate. The high proportion of 'Other' incidents suggests either a unique reporting classification in Halton Region or a distinct pattern of criminal activity. Without prior year data, it's challenging to determine if this is a new trend or a consistent pattern.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Halton Region crime in 2026

What is the total number of incidents reported in Halton Region for 2026?

In 2026, Halton Region recorded a total of 3,657 reported incidents across all crime categories.

Is there a trend in the crime data for Halton Region?

As 2026 is the first year of available data for Halton Region, it is not possible to determine a trend at this time.

Which category had the highest number of incidents in 2026?

The 'Other' category had the highest number of incidents in 2026, with 2,597 reports.

Where does this crime data come from?

This data is sourced from the open data portal provided by the Ontario government, specifically for Halton Region.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal for Halton Region.

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