Victoria Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

Victoria recorded 2,133 incidents in 2026, with 'Other' offences accounting for 1,273 reports. Theft and mischief followed, with 333 and 222 incidents respectively. This is the only year of data available, so trends cannot be assessed.

2,133
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
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Rank among years
Other
Top category
1,273 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Other 1,273
59.7% of 2026 incidents
Theft 333
15.6% of 2026 incidents
Mischief 222
10.4% of 2026 incidents
6.6% of 2026 incidents
Assault 77
3.6% of 2026 incidents
3% of 2026 incidents

Victoria crime 2026

In 2026, Victoria recorded 2,133 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 incidents by category, highlighting the most frequently reported types of crime in Victoria for 2026.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for Victoria shows a total of 2,133 reported incidents. The most common category was 'Other,' accounting for 1,273 incidents, followed by 'Theft' with 333 incidents and 'Mischief' with 222 incidents. These top three categories together make up the majority of the reported incidents for the year.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2026 data for Victoria highlights a significant concentration of incidents in the 'Other' category, which accounts for nearly 60% of all reported incidents. This is unusual compared to typical urban crime profiles, where property crimes like theft and mischief often dominate. The absence of prior-year data makes it difficult to assess trends, but the high proportion of 'Other' incidents suggests a need for further breakdown of this category in future reports.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Victoria crime in 2026

What was the total number of reported incidents in Victoria in 2026?

In 2026, Victoria recorded a total of 2,133 reported incidents across all crime categories.

Is there a trend in the crime data for Victoria?

As 2026 is the first year of available data, no trend can be established yet. Future years will provide a basis for comparison.

Which category had the highest number of incidents in 2026?

The 'Other' category had the highest number of incidents, with 1,273 reported cases in 2026.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from the open-data portal provided by the Government of British Columbia.

Sources

Data sourced from the Government of British Columbia's open-data portal.

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