In 2026, Waterloo Region recorded 46 robbery incidents, representing 1.7% of the city's total crime count of 2,728. Robbery ranked as the fifth most common crime category during this period.
Data current through . Source: official Waterloo Region police open-data portal.
This page covers reported robbery incidents in Waterloo Region, Ontario. Robbery involves the use or threat of violence to steal property, and these figures reflect only incidents reported to police.
Between April 3 and May 30, 2026, there were 46 reported robbery incidents in Waterloo Region. Robbery accounted for 1.7% of all reported incidents in the region during this period.
Robbery is the fifth most common category of reported incidents in Waterloo Region, behind theft (1,648 incidents), fraud (455 incidents), assault (359 incidents), and break and enter (220 incidents). While robbery is less frequent than these other categories, it remains a notable concern due to its violent nature. The 46 reported robberies represent a small but significant portion of the region's overall crime landscape.
Robbery in Waterloo Region is relatively infrequent compared to other categories like theft and fraud, accounting for only 1.7% of reported incidents. The 46 incidents recorded between April and May 2026 show a clear geographic distribution, with Kitchener experiencing over half of the region's robberies. While the short reporting window limits trend analysis, the data highlights that robbery, though less common than property crimes, remains a persistent issue. The concentration of incidents in Kitchener and Cambridge suggests these areas may require focused community awareness.
There were 46 reported robbery incidents in Waterloo Region between April 3 and May 30, 2026. This figure represents all incidents reported to police during this period.
KITCHENER had the highest number of reported robbery incidents, with 24 occurrences. This was followed by CAMBRIDGE with 14 incidents and WATERLOO with 7 incidents.
Robbery is the fifth most common category, behind theft (1,648 incidents), fraud (455 incidents), assault (359 incidents), and break and enter (220 incidents). It accounts for 1.7% of all reported incidents in the region.
The data covers reported robbery incidents from April 3, 2026, to May 30, 2026. This two-month window provides a snapshot of recent activity but is not a full-year trend.
Data sourced from open police reports published by the Waterloo Regional Police Service (ON).