Vancouver Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, Vancouver recorded 938 reported incidents. The 'Other' category accounted for 560 cases, making it the most frequent type of offence. This is the only year of data available, so year-over-year trends cannot be assessed.

938
Incidents in 2026
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Share of selected city data
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Rank among years
Other
Top category
560 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Other 560
59.7% of 2026 incidents
Theft 151
16.1% of 2026 incidents
7% of 2026 incidents
6.3% of 2026 incidents
5.5% of 2026 incidents
3.3% of 2026 incidents

Vancouver crime 2026

In 2026, Vancouver recorded 938 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the first year of available data for the city, providing a baseline for future comparisons.

This page details the distribution of crime types in Vancouver for 2026, highlighting the most frequently reported categories and their respective counts.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for Vancouver shows a total of 938 reported incidents, with 'Other' being the most frequent category at 560 incidents. Theft follows with 151 incidents, while theft from vehicles and break-and-enter incidents are also notable. This snapshot offers a starting point for understanding crime patterns in the city, though trends cannot yet be assessed without prior-year data.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Vancouver's 2026 data is notable for the dominance of the 'Other' category, which accounts for nearly 60% of all incidents. This suggests a broad range of reported activities that don't fit into more specific categories. Theft and theft from vehicles are also significant, reflecting common urban crime patterns. As the first year of data, 2026 sets a baseline for future comparisons, but trends cannot yet be identified.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Vancouver crime in 2026

How many incidents were reported in Vancouver in 2026?

Vancouver recorded 938 reported incidents in 2026. This is the first year of available data for the city.

What was the most common type of incident in 2026?

The 'Other' category was the most common, with 560 incidents reported in 2026.

Are there any trends visible in the 2026 data?

Since 2026 is the first year of data, trends cannot yet be assessed. Future years will provide context for comparison.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from open crime reports published by the BC government, covering incidents reported in Vancouver.

Sources

Data sourced from open crime reports published by the Province of British Columbia.

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