Assault in Waterloo Region — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In 2026, Waterloo Region recorded 359 assault incidents, representing 13.2% of the city's total crime. This category ranks third among five crime types, with theft and fraud being more frequent. Kitchener reported the highest number of assaults at 196.

Data current through 2026-05-30. Source: official Waterloo Region police open-data portal.

At a glance

359

Assault incidents

13.2%

Share of Waterloo Region incidents

3 of 5

Category rank

KITCHENER

Top neighbourhood

196 incidents

2026-04-03 to 2026-05-30

Data window

Where Assault concentrates

KITCHENER 196

54.6% of Assault incidents

CAMBRIDGE 85

23.7% of Assault incidents

WATERLOO 61

17% of Assault incidents

WILMOT 8

2.2% of Assault incidents

NORTH DUMFRIES 5

1.4% of Assault incidents

Assault in Waterloo Region

This page covers reported assault incidents in Waterloo Region, Ontario. During the period from April 3, 2026, to May 30, 2026, there were 359 reported assaults in the region.

Assaults accounted for 13.2% of all reported incidents in Waterloo Region during this time frame, making it the third most common category of reported crime.

How Assault compares

In Waterloo Region, assault is the third most frequently reported category, behind theft (1,648 incidents) and fraud (455 incidents). It is more common than break and enter (220 incidents) and robbery (46 incidents). The 359 reported assaults represent a notable portion of the region's overall crime incidents, highlighting its significance among the types of crimes reported.

Key stats

359 reported assaults in Waterloo Region
13.2% of all reported incidents
Third most common crime category
196 incidents in KITCHENER
85 incidents in CAMBRIDGE
61 incidents in WATERLOO

Top neighbourhoods for Assault in Waterloo Region

KITCHENER — 196 incidents
CAMBRIDGE — 85 incidents
WATERLOO — 61 incidents
WILMOT — 8 incidents
NORTH DUMFRIES — 5 incidents

What these numbers mean

Assaults in Waterloo Region during the two-month window from April to May 2026 totalled 359 incidents, accounting for 13.2% of all reported crimes. This places assault as the third most frequent category, trailing theft and fraud but surpassing break and enter and robbery. The data shows KITCHENER with the highest count at 196 incidents, followed by CAMBRIDGE and WATERLOO. Given the short reporting window, it is not possible to draw conclusions about trends or year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2026-04-03 to 2026-05-30.

Frequently asked questions about Assault in Waterloo Region

How many assaults were reported in Waterloo Region?

There were 359 reported assaults in Waterloo Region during the period from April 3, 2026, to May 30, 2026.

What percentage of total incidents in Waterloo Region are assaults?

Assaults accounted for 13.2% of all reported incidents in Waterloo Region during this period.

Which neighbourhoods in Waterloo Region had the most reported assaults?

KITCHENER had the highest number of reported assaults with 196 incidents, followed by CAMBRIDGE with 85 and WATERLOO with 61.

How does the number of assaults compare to other crime categories in Waterloo Region?

Assault is the third most common category, with theft being the most frequent at 1,648 incidents and fraud second at 455 incidents.

Other crime categories in Waterloo Region

Sources

Data sourced from the Waterloo Regional Police Service open data portal (ON).