Assault in Amherstburg — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2016, Amherstburg recorded 4 assault incidents, accounting for 1% of the city's total 389 reported crimes. Assault ranked 5th among 6 crime categories, with 'Other' leading at 304 incidents. The data spans February to April 2016, offering a snapshot of assault occurrences during this period.

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

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Assault in Amherstburg

This page covers reported assault incidents in Amherstburg, Ontario. In 2016, there were 4 reported assaults in the town. These incidents accounted for 1% of Amherstburg's total reported crime during that period.

The data spans a two-month window from February 20 to April 20, 2016, providing a snapshot of assault incidents during that time. Assault is one of six crime categories tracked in Amherstburg, ranking fifth in frequency among them.

How Assault compares

Assault represents a small portion of Amherstburg's reported crime, with only 4 incidents in 2016. This places it fifth among the six tracked categories. The most frequent category was 'Other' with 304 incidents, followed by theft at 60. Mischief, break and enter, and auto theft rounded out the list with 15, 5, and 1 incidents respectively. Assault's low count reflects its relatively minor role in the town's overall crime profile.

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What these numbers mean

Assault incidents in Amherstburg are infrequent, comprising just 1% of the town's reported crime in 2016. With only 4 incidents over a two-month period, assault ranks near the bottom of the town's crime categories. The data suggests that more serious or violent crimes are rare in Amherstburg, with property-related offences like theft and mischief being more common. The limited time frame and low incident count make it difficult to identify trends, but the numbers indicate that assault is not a predominant concern in the town's crime landscape.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Assault in Amherstburg

How many assault incidents were reported in Amherstburg in 2016?

There were 4 reported assault incidents in Amherstburg in 2016. These incidents occurred between February 20 and April 20 of that year.

What percentage of Amherstburg's total crime does assault represent?

Assault accounts for 1% of Amherstburg's total reported crime in 2016. The town recorded 389 incidents across all categories during this period.

How does assault compare to other crime categories in Amherstburg?

Assault ranks fifth among the six crime categories in Amherstburg. It is less frequent than categories like 'Other' (304 incidents), theft (60), mischief (15), and break and enter (5), but more frequent than auto theft (1).

What time period does this assault data cover?

The data covers a two-month period from February 20, 2016, to April 20, 2016. This window provides a snapshot of assault incidents during that time.

Other crime categories in Amherstburg

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, as provided by local law enforcement agencies.

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