In 2026, Vancouver recorded 15 assault incidents, representing 1.6% of the city's total 938 reported crimes. Assault ranked 7th among 8 crime categories, with the Central Business District reporting the highest count at 6 incidents.
Data current through . Source: official Vancouver police open-data portal.
This page covers reported assault incidents in Vancouver, British Columbia. During the period from April 14, 2026, to June 13, 2026, there were 15 reported assaults in the city. These incidents account for 1.6% of Vancouver's total reported crimes within this window.
Assault is one of eight crime categories tracked in Vancouver. While it represents a smaller share of overall incidents, understanding its distribution provides insight into the city's safety landscape.
Assault ranks seventh among the eight crime categories in Vancouver, with 15 reported incidents. It is less frequent than other categories such as Other (560 incidents), Theft (151 incidents), Theft from vehicle (66 incidents), Break and enter (59 incidents), and Mischief (52 incidents). This places assault among the less common crimes in the city during this period.
Assault incidents in Vancouver are relatively infrequent compared to other crime categories, accounting for only 1.6% of total reported crimes. The Central Business District had the highest number of incidents, with 6 reports. Given the short reporting window of just two months, it is difficult to draw broader conclusions about trends. However, the low count and ranking suggest that assault is not a dominant crime category in the city during this period.
There were 15 reported assault incidents in Vancouver between April 14, 2026, and June 13, 2026.
Assaults account for 1.6% of Vancouver's total reported crimes during this period.
The Central Business District had the highest number of assault incidents, with 6 reports.
Assault ranks seventh among the eight crime categories in Vancouver, making it one of the less frequent crimes reported.
Data sourced from the BC open data portal.