Chatham-Kent Crime in 2025 — Statistics & Map

In 2025, Chatham-Kent recorded 1,580 reported incidents, accounting for 57.7% of the city's total crime data. The 'Other' category dominated with 1,333 incidents, while theft and assault followed with 112 and 58 incidents respectively. This year ranks as the highest in the two-year dataset.

1,580
Incidents in 2025
57.7%
Share of selected city data
1 of 2
Rank among years
Other
Top category
1,333 incidents

Category mix in 2025

Other 1,333
84.4% of 2025 incidents
Theft 112
7.1% of 2025 incidents
Assault 58
3.7% of 2025 incidents
2% of 2025 incidents
1.9% of 2025 incidents
0.8% of 2025 incidents

Chatham-Kent crime 2025

In 2025, Chatham-Kent recorded 1,580 reported incidents, marking the highest annual count in the two-year dataset. This page provides a detailed breakdown of crime data for the year, including the most frequently reported categories and their distribution across the city.

The data reflects all reported incidents for 2025, offering a snapshot of crime patterns in Chatham-Kent. With no prior year data available for comparison, the focus remains on the composition and scale of incidents within this single year.

Year-over-year

The 2025 data for Chatham-Kent shows a total of 1,580 reported incidents, with the 'Other' category accounting for the majority at 1,333 incidents. Theft follows as the second most common category with 112 reports, while assault and break-and-enter incidents are notably lower, at 58 and 31 respectively. This year represents 57.7% of the city's total incidents across the two-year dataset, highlighting its significance in the broader context.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2025 data for Chatham-Kent is dominated by the 'Other' category, which includes a wide range of incidents not classified under more specific labels. This category alone accounts for 84.4% of all incidents, overshadowing property crimes like theft and break-and-enter. The absence of prior-year data limits trend analysis, but the sheer volume of 'Other' incidents suggests a need for deeper categorization to understand the city's crime landscape more clearly.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Chatham-Kent crime in 2025

What was the total number of incidents in Chatham-Kent in 2025?

Chatham-Kent recorded 1,580 reported incidents in 2025, the highest in the two-year dataset.

Is there a trend in crime data for Chatham-Kent?

Trend analysis is limited due to the absence of prior-year data. The 2025 count stands alone as the highest recorded year.

Which category had the most incidents in 2025?

The 'Other' category had the most incidents, with 1,333 reports, making up 84.4% of the total.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from open-data portals provided by the province of Ontario (ON), specifically for Chatham-Kent.

Sources

Data is sourced from the Ontario (ON) open-data portal for Chatham-Kent.

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