Brantford Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

Brantford recorded 626 reported incidents in 2026. Theft was the most frequent category, accounting for 353 cases, followed by assault (122) and fraud (107). This dataset represents the first year of available data for the city.

626
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
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Rank among years
Theft
Top category
353 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Theft 353
56.4% of 2026 incidents
Assault 122
19.5% of 2026 incidents
Fraud 107
17.1% of 2026 incidents
4.8% of 2026 incidents
Robbery 14
2.2% of 2026 incidents

Brantford crime 2026

In 2026, Brantford recorded 626 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the first year of available data for the city, providing a baseline for future comparisons.

This page details the distribution of incidents by category, highlighting the most frequently reported offences and their respective counts for the year.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for Brantford shows theft as the most prevalent category, accounting for 353 incidents. Assault follows with 122 reports, while fraud and break-and-enter incidents were also notable, with 107 and 30 cases respectively. Robbery was less frequent, with 14 incidents. These figures represent the total reported incidents for the year, offering a snapshot of crime patterns in the city.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2026 data for Brantford highlights a significant focus on property-related crimes, with theft alone accounting for more than half of all incidents. Assault and fraud also contribute substantially to the total count. As the first year of available data, these numbers establish a baseline for understanding crime patterns in the city. The absence of prior-year data means trends cannot yet be assessed, but the distribution of categories provides a clear starting point for future analysis.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Brantford crime in 2026

How many incidents were reported in Brantford in 2026?

There were 626 reported incidents in Brantford in 2026. This total includes all categories of crime recorded for the year.

Is there a trend in crime for Brantford?

As 2026 is the first year of available data, no trends can be established yet. Future years will provide a basis for comparing changes in incident counts.

Which category had the highest number of incidents in 2026?

Theft was the most reported category in 2026, with 353 incidents. This accounted for more than half of all reported incidents in Brantford for the year.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from the open data portal provided by the Province of Ontario (ON), which compiles reported incidents from local law enforcement agencies.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario (ON) open data portal.

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