In 2026, Waterloo Region recorded 2,728 reported incidents. Theft was the most frequent category, accounting for 1,648 cases, followed by fraud (455) and assault (359). This dataset represents the first year of available data for the region.
In 2026, Waterloo Region recorded 2,728 reported incidents across all categories. This marks the first year of available data for the region, providing a baseline for future comparisons.
This page details the types and frequency of incidents reported in Waterloo Region during 2026, highlighting the most common categories and their respective counts.
The 2026 data for Waterloo Region shows theft as the most frequently reported incident, accounting for 1,648 cases. Fraud follows with 455 reports, while assault and break-and-enter incidents were also notable, with 359 and 220 cases respectively. Robbery was less common, with 46 reported incidents. As this is the first year of data, no year-over-year comparisons can be made.
The 2026 data for Waterloo Region highlights a significant focus on property-related crimes, with theft and fraud accounting for over 77% of all reported incidents. The absence of prior-year data limits trend analysis, but the high prevalence of theft and fraud suggests these are key areas for local law enforcement and community safety initiatives. The relatively low number of robbery incidents stands out compared to other categories.
Waterloo Region recorded 2,728 reported incidents in 2026. This figure includes all categories of incidents reported during the year.
As 2026 is the first year of available data, no trends can be identified yet. Future years will provide a basis for comparing changes in incident counts.
Theft was the most reported category in 2026, with 1,648 incidents. This accounted for nearly 60% of all reported incidents in Waterloo Region.
This data is sourced from the open data portal provided by the Ontario government, which compiles reported incidents from local law enforcement agencies.
Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal.