Amherstburg Crime Map, Rate & Statistics

⚠ Data for Amherstburg is current only through 2016. More recent data may be available from the local police service.

Amherstburg recorded 389 crime incidents between February 20 and April 20, 2016. The majority (78.1%) fell under the 'Other' category, with theft and mischief following at 15.4% and 3.9% respectively.

Data current through . Source: official Amherstburg police open-data portal.

Leading categories in Amherstburg

Other 304
78.1% of Amherstburg total
Theft 60
15.4% of Amherstburg total
3.9% of Amherstburg total
1.3% of Amherstburg total
1% of Amherstburg total
0.3% of Amherstburg total

About this data

This map shows 389 reported incidents in Amherstburg, Ontario, over a 60-day window from February 20 to April 20, 2016. The data is sourced from the local police portal and reflects the types and locations of crimes reported during this period. Residents and policymakers can use this information to understand patterns of criminal activity in the town.

The dataset includes only incidents with confirmed dates, providing a clear snapshot of crime distribution across Amherstburg. While the numbers represent reported incidents, they offer valuable insights into the types of crimes most frequently occurring in the community.

Recent trend

The data covers a single 60-day period in 2016, with 389 incidents recorded. Since there is no year-over-year comparison available, it is not possible to assess trends or changes in crime over time. The dataset provides a static view of crime in Amherstburg during this specific window.

Category breakdown

The majority of incidents in Amherstburg during this period fall under the 'Other' category, which accounts for 304 incidents, or 78.1% of the total. Theft is the second most common category, with 60 incidents (15.4%), followed by mischief, which includes 15 incidents (3.9%). These three categories together make up nearly 97.4% of all reported incidents.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Amherstburg's 60-day snapshot from early 2016 is dominated by a single broad category: 'Other' incidents account for 304 of the 389 total, dwarfing theft (60) and mischief (15). The near-absence of violent crime—only 4 assaults—stands out, as does the minimal presence of property crimes like break-and-enter (5) and auto theft (1). Without neighbourhood breakdowns or multi-year trends, the data serves primarily as a narrow window into the types of incidents reported during this period, rather than a basis for broader conclusions.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in Amherstburg

How many incidents were reported in Amherstburg during this period?

There were 389 reported incidents in Amherstburg between February 20, 2016, and April 20, 2016. This figure includes all categories of crime reported during this 60-day window.

What was the most common type of incident in Amherstburg?

The most common category was 'Other,' which accounted for 304 incidents, or 78.1% of the total. Theft was the second most frequent, with 60 incidents, followed by mischief at 15 incidents.

Were there any violent incidents reported in Amherstburg?

Yes, there were 4 violent incidents reported, all classified as assault. This represents 1% of the total incidents during the 60-day period.

Is there any trend data available for Amherstburg?

The dataset only includes incidents from 2016, so no year-over-year trends can be determined. The 389 incidents are the only data available for this period.

Are there neighbourhood-specific incident counts for Amherstburg?

No, the dataset does not include neighbourhood-level breakdowns for Amherstburg. All incidents are aggregated at the city level.

How current is this data for Amherstburg?

This data covers a 60-day period in early 2016. It is not recent and reflects incidents reported between February 20 and April 20 of that year.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, reflecting incidents reported by local law enforcement agencies.

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