Hamilton Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, Hamilton recorded 405 reported incidents. Break and enter was the most frequent category, accounting for 238 cases, followed by auto theft with 151 incidents. This dataset represents the first year of available data for Hamilton.

405
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Break and enter
Top category
238 incidents

Category mix in 2026

58.8% of 2026 incidents
37.3% of 2026 incidents
Robbery 15
3.7% of 2026 incidents
0.2% of 2026 incidents

Hamilton crime 2026

In 2026, Hamilton recorded 405 reported incidents across all crime categories. This dataset represents the first year of available records for the city, with no prior-year comparisons possible at this time.

This page details the distribution of crime types in Hamilton for 2026, highlighting the most frequently reported categories and their respective counts. The data reflects incidents reported to local law enforcement, providing a snapshot of crime patterns in the city for the year.

Year-over-year

The 2026 dataset for Hamilton shows a total of 405 reported incidents, with break and enter being the most prevalent category at 238 incidents. Auto theft follows with 151 reports, while robbery and homicide account for smaller shares at 15 and 1 incidents, respectively. As this is the only year of data available, trends over time cannot yet be assessed.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Hamilton's 2026 data is notable for the dominance of property-related crimes, with break and enter and auto theft together comprising 96% of all reported incidents. The single homicide record suggests such crimes are rare in the dataset, while the absence of prior-year data limits trend analysis. The 405-incident total serves as a baseline for future comparisons as more years of data become available.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Hamilton crime in 2026

What was the total number of reported incidents in Hamilton in 2026?

Hamilton recorded 405 reported incidents across all crime categories in 2026. This figure represents the total for the year, with no prior-year data available for comparison.

Is there a trend in Hamilton's crime data for 2026?

No trend can be determined for 2026, as this is the only year of data currently available. Future updates will allow for year-over-year comparisons.

Which crime category was most reported in Hamilton in 2026?

Break and enter was the most reported category in 2026, with 238 incidents, followed by auto theft at 151 incidents.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from open crime records published by local law enforcement agencies in Ontario (ON).

Sources

Data is sourced from open crime records published by local law enforcement agencies in ON.

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