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WATERLOO — Waterloo Region

In 2026 through July, WATERLOO recorded 1,378 incidents, accounting for 19.3% of the 7,147 total incidents recorded across Waterloo Region. Theft was the leading category in the neighbourhood with 722 incidents, followed by Fraud with 259 incidents and Assault with 168 incidents. Additional category totals include Break and enter with 107 incidents, Auto theft with 102 incidents, and Robbery with 20 incidents. A total of 188 violent incidents occurred during this period.

Data current through . Source: official police open-data portal covering Waterloo Region.

Incident mix in WATERLOO

Theft 722
52.4% of WATERLOO incidents
Fraud 259
18.8% of WATERLOO incidents
Assault 168
12.2% of WATERLOO incidents
7.8% of WATERLOO incidents
7.4% of WATERLOO incidents
Robbery 20
1.5% of WATERLOO incidents

What stands out

With 1,378 incidents, WATERLOO records fewer incidents than KITCHENER at 3,548 and CAMBRIDGE at 1,840, but more than WOOLWICH at 173. The neighbourhood's 19.3% share of Waterloo Region's 7,147 city total is driven largely by Theft with 722 incidents and Fraud with 259 incidents. Violent incidents stand at 188, comprising 168 Assault incidents and 20 Robbery incidents, while property items like Break and enter reached 107 incidents and Auto theft reached 102 incidents.

FAQ — WATERLOO

How many incidents were recorded in WATERLOO in 2026?

Between March 10, 2026 and July 29, 2026, the WATERLOO neighbourhood recorded 1,378 incidents. This count represents 19.3% of the 7,147 total incidents reported across all of Waterloo Region during the 2026 year-to-date tracking period. The dataset reflects official open-data records compiled through July 2026.

What is the leading category of reported incidents in WATERLOO?

The leading category in WATERLOO is Theft, with 722 reported incidents between March 10, 2026 and July 29, 2026. Other top categories include Fraud with 259 incidents and Assault with 168 incidents. Break and enter recorded 107 incidents during the same period.

How does WATERLOO compare to nearby areas like KITCHENER and CAMBRIDGE?

During the 2026 year-to-date period, WATERLOO recorded 1,378 incidents. In comparison, nearby KITCHENER logged 3,548 incidents and CAMBRIDGE logged 1,840 incidents. Meanwhile, WOOLWICH recorded 173 incidents. All four areas contribute to the regional total of 7,147 incidents.

How many violent incidents were reported in WATERLOO?

WATERLOO recorded 188 violent incidents during the period from March 10, 2026 to July 29, 2026. Specific violent category totals within this figure include 168 Assault incidents and 20 Robbery incidents out of the neighbourhood's 1,378 overall incident total.

Sources

Incident data is sourced from the official open-data portal for Waterloo Region, ON.

About this dataset

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