KITCHENER Crime Map — Waterloo Region, Ontario

KITCHENER, Waterloo Region, recorded 1,359 crime incidents between April 3 and May 30, 2026, representing 49.8% of the city's total. Theft was the leading category with 834 incidents, followed by fraud and assault. This data reflects reported incidents during the specified period.

1,359
Mapped incidents
49.8%
Share of Waterloo Region incidents
Theft
Top category
834 incidents
2026-04-03 to 2026-05-30
Data window

Incident mix in KITCHENER

Theft 834
61.4% of KITCHENER incidents
Fraud 206
15.2% of KITCHENER incidents
Assault 196
14.4% of KITCHENER incidents
7.3% of KITCHENER incidents
Robbery 24
1.8% of KITCHENER incidents

Crime in KITCHENER

KITCHENER, a neighbourhood in Waterloo Region, recorded 1,359 incidents between April 3 and May 30, 2026. This figure represents 49.8% of the city's total incidents during the same period. The data provides a snapshot of crime in the area over these two months.

The neighbourhood's incident count is notable, accounting for nearly half of the city's total. This highlights KITCHENER's significant contribution to the overall crime data in Waterloo Region.

Data coverage

The data covers a two-month period from early April to late May 2026. It is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, which can affect comparisons over time. The figures represent reported incidents during this specific window.

Category breakdown

The leading category in KITCHENER was Theft, with 834 incidents. Fraud followed with 206 incidents, and Assault was third with 196 incidents. These three categories alone account for a significant portion of the neighbourhood's total incidents.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

KITCHENER's incident count is striking, representing nearly half of Waterloo Region's total. Theft dominates, with 834 incidents, far outpacing other categories. Compared to nearby CAMBRIDGE (695 incidents) and WATERLOO (524 incidents), KITCHENER's volume is significantly higher. The concentration of theft and fraud suggests a distinct pattern in this neighbourhood.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in KITCHENER

What was the total number of incidents in KITCHENER?

KITCHENER recorded 1,359 incidents between April 3 and May 30, 2026.

Which category had the highest number of incidents?

Theft was the leading category with 834 incidents.

How does KITCHENER compare to other neighbourhoods?

KITCHENER had 1,359 incidents, while CAMBRIDGE had 695 and WATERLOO had 524 during the same period.

What percentage of the city's incidents occurred in KITCHENER?

KITCHENER accounted for 49.8% of Waterloo Region's total incidents.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal.

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