Fraud in London — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, London recorded 161 fraud incidents, representing 4.8% of the city's total crime count of 3,328. Fraud ranked as the 6th most common crime category among seven tracked types.

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

161
Fraud incidents
4.8%
Share of London incidents
6 of 7
Category rank
2026-04-08 to 2026-06-07
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Fraud in London

This page covers reported fraud incidents in London, Ontario. During the selected window, there were 161 reported fraud incidents. These incidents account for 4.8% of all reported crime in London during this period.

Fraud is a category of crime that involves deception for personal or financial gain. The data presented here is based on reported incidents and may not reflect the full extent of fraud activity in the city.

How Fraud compares

In London, fraud ranks as the 6th most common category among the 7 tracked categories. It is less frequent than other categories such as theft (458 incidents), break and enter (448 incidents), mischief (438 incidents), and assault (335 incidents). However, it is more common than the remaining category, which includes various other types of incidents (1,466 incidents).

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Fraud represents a smaller share of London's reported crime compared to property and violent categories. With 161 incidents over two months, it ranks sixth among seven categories, behind theft, break-and-enter, mischief, and assault. The 2026 data shows no prior-year comparison, so trends cannot be assessed. The count is modest relative to the city's 3,328 total incidents, suggesting fraud is less prevalent than other crime types in this period.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Fraud in London

How many fraud incidents were reported in London?

There were 161 reported fraud incidents in London during the selected window.

What percentage of London's crime is fraud?

Fraud accounts for 4.8% of all reported crime in London during this period.

How does fraud compare to other crime categories in London?

Fraud is the 6th most common category, with fewer incidents than theft (458), break and enter (448), mischief (438), and assault (335).

What time period does this fraud data cover?

The data covers incidents reported between April 8, 2026, and June 7, 2026.

Other crime categories in London

Sources

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

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