Mischief in Victoria — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Victoria recorded 222 mischief incidents, making up 10.4% of the city's total crime count of 2,133. This category ranks third among eight crime types tracked.

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

222
Mischief incidents
10.4%
Share of Victoria incidents
3 of 8
Category rank
1000 Block BLOCK DOUGLAS ST
Top neighbourhood
18 incidents
2026-04-16 to 2026-06-15
Data window

Where Mischief concentrates

8.1% of Mischief incidents
3.2% of Mischief incidents
1.8% of Mischief incidents
1.8% of Mischief incidents
1.8% of Mischief incidents

Mischief in Victoria

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Victoria, British Columbia. Mischief includes acts such as vandalism, property damage, and other forms of intentional destruction or alteration of property without lawful excuse.

In the selected window, there were 222 reported mischief incidents in Victoria. These incidents account for 10.4% of the city's total reported crime during this period.

How Mischief compares

Mischief is the third most common category of reported crime in Victoria, following 'Other' (1,273 incidents) and 'Theft' (333 incidents). It is more frequent than 'Theft from vehicle' (141 incidents), 'Assault' (77 incidents), and 'Break and enter' (63 incidents). This ranking highlights that while mischief is a notable category, it is less prevalent than some other types of crime in the city.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Mischief in Victoria

  1. 1000 Block BLOCK DOUGLAS ST — 18 incidents
  2. 1000 Block BLOCK QUADRA ST — 7 incidents
  3. 3000 Block BLOCK DOUGLAS ST — 4 incidents
  4. 1000 Block BLOCK YATES ST — 4 incidents
  5. 2000 Block BLOCK DOUGLAS ST — 4 incidents

What these numbers mean

Mischief accounts for just over 10% of Victoria's reported crime in this window, ranking third behind 'Other' and 'Theft'. The 222 incidents are spread across multiple blocks, with the 1000 Block of Douglas Street seeing the highest count at 18. While mischief is a notable category, it is less frequent than theft-related crimes. The data covers a two-month period in 2026, providing a snapshot rather than a full-year trend. This category's share of total crime is relatively modest compared to larger categories, but it remains a consistent presence in the city's crime profile.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Victoria

What is the total number of mischief incidents in Victoria?

There were 222 reported mischief incidents in Victoria during the selected period from April 16 to June 15, 2026.

How does mischief compare to other crime categories in Victoria?

Mischief is the third most common category, following 'Other' (1,273 incidents) and 'Theft' (333 incidents). It accounts for 10.4% of the city's total reported crime.

Which neighbourhoods in Victoria have the highest number of mischief incidents?

The 1000 Block of Douglas Street had the highest count with 18 incidents, followed by the 1000 Block of Quadra Street with 7 incidents.

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers a two-month period from April 16 to June 15, 2026, providing a snapshot of mischief incidents during this time.

Other crime categories in Victoria

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open-data portal, covering reported incidents in Victoria.

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