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Hamilton, Ontario recorded 955 total incidents in 2026 (YTD, through Jul). Theft from vehicle was the most reported category, accounting for 433 incidents (45.3%). Auto theft followed with 324 incidents (33.9%), while break and enter reached 178 incidents (18.6%). Robbery recorded 18 incidents (1.9%) and homicide recorded 2 incidents (0.2%). Combined violent category incidents stood at 20. Neighbourhood breakdowns are not available for this open-data source.

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Area × type · 2026 · Population 640,465 (2025) · 2026 is year-to-date, through Jul

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About this data

This page presents documented public safety incident records for Hamilton, Ontario, covering the selected period of 2026 (YTD, through Jul). Sourced from an official police and municipal open-data portal in Ontario, the dataset tracks 955 total incidents recorded between April 1, 2026, and August 12, 2026. Accessing structured open-data summaries allows residents and community members to review verified municipal incident records with clarity.

The headline count of 955 incidents represents the complete dataset for 2026 (YTD, through Jul). By contrast, the interactive map features a shorter rolling 60-day window that accounts for 507 total incidents. Across the headline period, 20 violent-category incidents were documented, representing the combined total for assault, sexual assault, robbery, homicide, and shooting events. Reviewing these structured records provides transparent insight into published local data.

Recent trend

Year-over-year change is not available for 2026 (YTD, through Jul) because the dataset series for this selected period contains only one recorded year. The 2026 headline total reflects 955 dated incidents recorded through July, whereas the complete dataset archive contains 1,017 total incidents spanning from April 1, 2026, to August 12, 2026. Because no complete prior-year comparison pair is published in the open-data series, annual trend comparisons cannot be calculated. These figures reflect year-to-date incident counts rather than a rolling 60-day map window.

Category breakdown

During 2026 (YTD, through Jul), vehicle-related offences and property crimes formed the majority of documented incidents in Hamilton. Theft from vehicle is the leading category with 433 incidents, accounting for 45.3% of all reported occurrences. Auto theft represents the second most frequent category, with 324 incidents making up 33.9% of the total. Break and enter ranks third, recording 178 incidents and 18.6% of the dataset. Combined with lower-frequency categories such as Robbery with 18 incidents (1.9%) and Homicide with 2 incidents (0.2%), property-focused categories comprise the vast majority of the 955 total open-data records for the period.

Key stats

  • Hamilton recorded 955 total incidents in 2026 (YTD, through Jul).
  • Theft from vehicle accounted for 433 incidents or 45.3% of the total.
  • Auto theft comprised 324 reported incidents, representing 33.9% of total occurrences.
  • Break and enter recorded 178 incidents, making up 18.6% of the dataset.
  • A total of 20 violent-category incidents were documented in 2026 YTD.
  • The rolling 60-day map window includes 507 total incidents.

What these numbers mean

In Hamilton's 2026 (YTD, through Jul) open data, property crime heavily dominates the dataset profile. Theft from vehicle is the largest category with 433 incidents (45.3%), followed by auto theft with 324 incidents (33.9%) and break and enter with 178 incidents (18.6%). Meanwhile, violent-category offences account for a much lower count out of the 955 total incidents, with robbery recording 18 incidents (1.9%), homicide recording 2 incidents (0.2%), and total violent-category occurrences standing at 20 incidents.

About this dataset

  • Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
  • Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see the Crime Severity Index for severity-weighted, population-adjusted rankings.
  • Privacy: Coordinates on the map are rounded to roughly 111 m so individual addresses cannot be inferred.
  • Data window: 2026 (YTD, through Jul).

Frequently asked questions about crime in Hamilton

How many total incidents were recorded in Hamilton for 2026 (YTD, through Jul)?

For the period covering 2026 (YTD, through Jul), Hamilton recorded 955 total incidents in the open-data archive. All 955 incidents in this headline total are dated, with occurrence dates ranging from April 1, 2026, to August 12, 2026. This figure reflects open-data records compiled through July 2026 rather than a short-term rolling map window.

What is the most frequently reported incident category in Hamilton?

The most common category in Hamilton for 2026 (YTD, through Jul) is Theft from vehicle, with 433 incidents representing 45.3% of total reported incidents. Auto theft is the second most frequent category with 324 incidents (33.9%), followed by Break and enter with 178 incidents (18.6%), Robbery with 18 incidents (1.9%), and Homicide with 2 incidents (0.2%).

What is the year-over-year trend for reported incidents in Hamilton?

Year-over-year change is not available for this period because the dataset currently includes records from 2026 only, with 955 total incidents logged for 2026 (YTD, through Jul). Comparisons to prior full calendar years cannot be established until multi-year historic open-data archives are available for this location.

Why are neighbourhood breakdowns not available for Hamilton crime data?

Neighbourhood breakdowns are not available for Hamilton because the primary open-data source does not provide geographic sub-neighbourhood location identifiers or localized area labels for published records. All 955 incidents reported for 2026 (YTD, through Jul) are provided at the citywide level rather than divided across individual neighbourhood boundaries.

Where does the data for Hamilton originate?

The incident records for Hamilton are retrieved from the official municipal open-data portal in Ontario. This open dataset provides standardized public incident reports for the city, documenting 955 total incidents during 2026 (YTD, through Jul), including property offences such as 433 vehicle thefts and 178 break and enter events.

How current is the Hamilton open dataset?

The headline dataset covers 2026 (YTD, through Jul), with the newest published incident dated August 12, 2026, and the earliest dated April 1, 2026. While the primary year-to-date archive contains 955 total incidents, the interactive map displays a 60-day rolling window featuring 507 total incidents to highlight recent activity.

Sources

Data for Hamilton is sourced from the official municipal open-data portal in ON.

Hamilton crime map and recent police reports

This Hamilton crime map is built for searches such as Hamilton crime map, crime map Hamilton Ontario, Hamilton police crime map, recent crimes in Hamilton, and crime rate in Hamilton Ontario.

theft from vehicle is the largest category with 433 incidents (45.2%). The map can be filtered by crime type and time window to inspect recent Hamilton reports without relying on a static list.

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Hamilton crime map FAQ

Does this include recent crimes in Hamilton?

Yes. The page uses the current rolling data window from the public Hamilton source and shows incidents on the interactive map by category and date.

Can I use this as a Hamilton police crime map?

Use it as an independent map of public police open-data records. Source data can be delayed or revised by the publisher, so official police channels remain the source for emergencies and active alerts.

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