Mischief in Montreal — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In 2026, Montreal recorded 3,306 mischief incidents, making up 22.4% of the city's total 14,764 crimes. Mischief ranked as the third most common crime category during this period.

Data current through 2026-06-13. Source: official Montreal police open-data portal.

At a glance

3,306

Mischief incidents

22.4%

Share of Montreal incidents

3 of 6

Category rank

2026-04-14 to 2026-06-13

Data window

Mischief in Montreal

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Montreal, Quebec. During the period from April 14, 2026, to June 13, 2026, there were 3,306 reported mischief incidents in the city. These incidents account for 22.4% of all reported crimes in Montreal during this timeframe.

Mischief includes a range of offences such as vandalism, property damage, and other forms of willful destruction or interference with property. The data reflects incidents reported to local law enforcement and does not include unreported cases.

How Mischief compares

In Montreal, mischief ranks as the third most common category of reported crime, following theft from vehicle (3,792 incidents) and break and enter (3,465 incidents). It is more frequent than auto theft (3,287 incidents), robbery (912 incidents), and homicide (2 incidents). This ranking highlights the prevalence of property-related offences in the city.

Key stats

3,306 mischief incidents reported
22.4% of Montreal's total reported crimes
Third most common crime category in Montreal
More frequent than auto theft by 19 incidents
Data covers April 14 to June 13, 2026

What these numbers mean

Mischief is a significant category in Montreal's crime data, accounting for nearly a quarter of all reported incidents in the two-month window. Its ranking as the third most common crime, closely following theft from vehicle and break and enter, underscores the prevalence of property-related offences. The 3,306 incidents reported in this short period suggest a notable frequency, though the partial-year window limits broader trend analysis. Compared to other categories, mischief stands out for its volume, exceeding auto theft by a narrow margin.

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 crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2026-04-14 to 2026-06-13.

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Montreal

How many mischief incidents were reported in Montreal?

There were 3,306 reported mischief incidents in Montreal from April 14, 2026, to June 13, 2026.

What percentage of Montreal's crimes are mischief incidents?

Mischief incidents account for 22.4% of all reported crimes in Montreal during the specified period.

How does mischief compare to other crimes in Montreal?

Mischief is the third most common crime in Montreal, following theft from vehicle (3,792 incidents) and break and enter (3,465 incidents).

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers mischief incidents reported between April 14, 2026, and June 13, 2026.

Other crime categories in Montreal

Sources

Data sourced from the Quebec (QC) open data portal.