Ottawa Crime Map, Rate & Statistics

Ottawa recorded 7,186 criminal incidents between November 1 and December 31, 2025. Theft was the most frequent category, making up 46.1% of all reported incidents. This data reflects a two-month snapshot of crime activity across the city.

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

Leading categories in Ottawa

Theft 3,314
46.1% of Ottawa total
Assault 1,064
14.8% of Ottawa total
Other 1,053
14.7% of Ottawa total
Fraud 889
12.4% of Ottawa total
Mischief 427
5.9% of Ottawa total
3.6% of Ottawa total

Neighbourhood concentration in Ottawa

13.5% of Ottawa total
7.4% of Ottawa total
Lowertown 346
4.8% of Ottawa total
Cummings 251
3.5% of Ottawa total
3.1% of Ottawa total

About this data

This map displays 7,186 reported incidents across Ottawa over a 60-day window from November 1 to December 31, 2025. The data is sourced from the Ottawa Police Service’s public portal, providing a detailed snapshot of criminal activity during this period. Residents, researchers, and policymakers can use this information to identify patterns, assess neighbourhood safety, and allocate resources effectively.

The dataset includes precise dates and locations for each incident, allowing for granular analysis of where and when crimes occurred. By visualizing these records, users can better understand the distribution of criminal activity across the city’s 108 neighbourhoods.

Recent trend

The dataset covers only November and December 2025, with 7,186 incidents recorded during this two-month period. Without prior-year data for the same window, year-over-year comparisons cannot be made. The figures reflect a concentrated snapshot rather than an annual trend, so any broader conclusions about crime patterns in Ottawa would require additional context.

Category breakdown

Theft was the most reported category, accounting for 3,314 incidents, or 46.1% of the total. Assault followed with 1,064 incidents (14.8%), while Other incidents, which include a variety of less frequent offences, totalled 1,053 (14.7%). Together, these three categories made up nearly three-quarters of all reported incidents in the two-month period.

Where incidents concentrate

Centretown had the highest concentration of incidents with 968, followed by Byward Market (535) and Lowertown (346). These figures represent raw counts of reported activity, not per-capita risk, and highlight areas where incidents were most frequently documented during the period.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Theft dominates Ottawa’s late-2025 incident counts, making up nearly half of all reports—far outpacing assault and fraud. Centretown’s 968 incidents stand out as the highest neighbourhood total, more than double Byward Market’s count. With no prior-year data for comparison, the 7,186 incidents over two months serve as a baseline rather than a trend indicator. The heavy concentration of theft and the absence of break-and-enter in the top categories may reflect seasonal patterns or reporting priorities.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in Ottawa

How many incidents were reported in Ottawa over the last 60 days?

There were 7,186 reported incidents in Ottawa from November 1 to December 31, 2025. This includes all categories of incidents, with theft being the most common, accounting for 3,314 reports.

What types of incidents are most common in Ottawa?

Theft is the most frequently reported incident in Ottawa, making up 46.1% of all incidents. Assault follows as the second most common, with 1,064 reports, and fraud is third, with 889 reports.

Which neighbourhoods in Ottawa have the highest number of reported incidents?

Centretown has the highest number of reported incidents, with 968. Byward Market follows with 535 incidents, and Lowertown is third, with 346 incidents.

Is there any trend data available for Ottawa?

The data provided covers a 60-day window from November 1 to December 31, 2025. There is no year-over-year comparison available for this period.

How current is the data for Ottawa?

The data reflects incidents reported between November 1 and December 31, 2025. It is the most recent 60-day window available as of the data generation date.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from open data provided by the Ontario government, specifically from the Ottawa Police Service's public records.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, provided by the Ottawa Police Service.

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