Mischief in Amherstburg — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In 2016, Amherstburg recorded 15 mischief incidents, accounting for 3.9% of the city's total 389 crimes. Mischief ranked third among six crime categories, with theft and other offences being more frequent.

Data current through 2016-04-20. Source: official Amherstburg police open-data portal.

At a glance

Mischief incidents

3.9%

Share of Amherstburg incidents

3 of 6

Category rank

2016-02-20 to 2016-04-20

Data window

Mischief in Amherstburg

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Amherstburg, Ontario. Mischief includes property damage, vandalism, and other deliberate destruction or interference with property. In 2016, there were 15 reported mischief incidents in the town.

These incidents accounted for 3.9% of Amherstburg's total reported crime during the same period. While mischief is a common category in many communities, its share here is relatively small compared to other crime types in the town.

How Mischief compares

In Amherstburg, mischief ranks as the third most frequent crime category out of six tracked types. It trails behind 'Other' incidents (304) and theft (60), but surpasses break-and-enter (5), assault (4), and auto theft (1). This ranking highlights that while mischief is present, it is not among the dominant crime concerns in the town.

Key stats

15 mischief incidents reported in 2016
3.9% of Amherstburg's total crime incidents
Ranked 3rd among 6 crime categories
Data covers February to April 2016

What these numbers mean

Mischief in Amherstburg represents a small but notable portion of the town's reported crime, ranking third behind broader categories like 'Other' and theft. The 15 incidents in 2016 are a modest figure, reflecting a relatively low level of property-related offences compared to larger urban centres. With no year-over-year data available, it's unclear whether this count is typical or an anomaly. The short reporting window (February to April) also limits broader trend analysis.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2016-02-20 to 2016-04-20.

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Amherstburg

How many mischief incidents were reported in Amherstburg in 2016?

There were 15 reported mischief incidents in Amherstburg during 2016, covering the period from February to April.

What percentage of Amherstburg's crime does mischief represent?

Mischief accounted for 3.9% of the town's total reported crime incidents in 2016.

How does mischief rank among other crime categories in Amherstburg?

Mischief ranks third out of six crime categories, behind 'Other' (304 incidents) and theft (60 incidents).

Is there year-over-year data available for mischief in Amherstburg?

No, the dataset only includes mischief incidents from 2016, with no prior or subsequent years for comparison.

Other crime categories in Amherstburg

Sources

Data sourced from open data provided by the Province of Ontario (ON).