Amherstburg Crime in 2016 — Statistics & Map

In 2016, Amherstburg recorded 389 reported incidents. The 'Other' category accounted for the majority with 304 incidents, followed by theft at 60. This single-year dataset provides a snapshot of crime in the town, with no year-over-year comparison available.

389
Incidents in 2016
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Other
Top category
304 incidents

Category mix in 2016

Other 304
78.1% of 2016 incidents
Theft 60
15.4% of 2016 incidents
3.9% of 2016 incidents
1.3% of 2016 incidents
1% of 2016 incidents
0.3% of 2016 incidents

Amherstburg crime 2016

In 2016, Amherstburg recorded 389 reported incidents, marking the sole year of available data for the town. This page provides a detailed breakdown of crime categories and their distribution across the year.

The data reflects all reported incidents for 2016, offering a snapshot of crime patterns in Amherstburg during that period. Without prior-year data, year-over-year comparisons are not possible, but the numbers highlight the most frequently reported categories and their relative prevalence.

Year-over-year

The 2016 data for Amherstburg shows a total of 389 reported incidents, with the 'Other' category accounting for the majority at 304 incidents. Theft was the second most common category with 60 reports, followed by mischief at 15. Break-and-enter and assault were less frequent, with 5 and 4 incidents respectively. Auto theft was the least reported category, with only 1 incident. This single-year dataset provides a baseline for understanding crime patterns in Amherstburg, though trends cannot be assessed without additional years of data.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2016 data for Amherstburg is notable for the dominance of the 'Other' category, which accounts for nearly 80% of all reported incidents. This suggests that many incidents do not fit neatly into standard crime categories or may involve lesser offences. Theft is the only other category with a significant presence, while more serious crimes like break-and-enter and assault are relatively rare. Without additional years of data, it is difficult to draw conclusions about trends or patterns, but the numbers provide a starting point for understanding crime in the town.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Amherstburg crime in 2016

How many incidents were reported in Amherstburg in 2016?

There were 389 reported incidents in Amherstburg in 2016. This is the only year of data currently available for the town.

Is there a trend in crime data for Amherstburg?

No trend data is available as 2016 is the only year with reported incident data for Amherstburg. Year-over-year comparisons cannot be made.

Which category had the most reported incidents in 2016?

The 'Other' category had the most reported incidents in 2016, with 304 incidents. This was followed by theft, with 60 incidents.

Where does this crime data come from?

The data is sourced from open-data portals provided by the Ontario government and local law enforcement agencies, compiled and standardized for public access.

Sources

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

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