Chatham-Kent Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

Overview

In 2026, Chatham-Kent recorded 1,159 crime incidents, a 26.6% decrease from 2025. The 'Other' category dominated with 1,003 reports, accounting for 86.5% of the total. This year ranks second in the two-year dataset, reflecting a notable shift in reported incidents.

At a glance

1,159

Incidents in 2026

42.3%

Share of selected city data

2 of 2

Rank among years

Other

Top category

1,003 incidents

-26.6%

Year-over-year

vs 2025

Category mix in 2026

Other 1,003

86.5% of 2026 incidents

Theft 93

8% of 2026 incidents

Break and enter 24

2.1% of 2026 incidents

Mischief 16

1.4% of 2026 incidents

Assault 15

1.3% of 2026 incidents

Auto theft 7

0.6% of 2026 incidents

Chatham-Kent crime 2026

In 2026, Chatham-Kent recorded 1,159 reported incidents, marking a 26.6% decline from the previous year. This drop reflects a shift in the city's crime reporting landscape, with fewer incidents logged compared to 2025.

This page details the 2026 incident counts, category breakdowns, and year-over-year trends for Chatham-Kent. The data covers all reported incidents, offering a snapshot of the city's crime patterns for the year.

Year-over-year

The 2026 total of 1,159 incidents represents a significant decrease from the 1,580 reported in 2025. While the 26.6% decline is notable, it is important to recognize that these figures reflect reported incidents rather than per-capita risk. The reduction spans multiple categories, with 'Other' remaining the most frequent type of incident.

Key stats

1,159 total incidents in 2026
26.6% decline from 2025
1,003 incidents categorized as 'Other'
93 theft incidents reported
24 break-and-enter incidents
15 assault incidents

What these numbers mean

The 2026 data for Chatham-Kent shows a significant drop in reported incidents, with 'Other' continuing to dominate the category breakdown. The decline in theft, break-and-enter, and assault incidents suggests a shift in reporting patterns or enforcement priorities. However, the heavy concentration in the 'Other' category—accounting for 86.5% of all incidents—limits detailed trend analysis. This year ranks second in the two-year dataset, underscoring the need for more years of data to identify long-term patterns.

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.
Upstream revisions: Police services occasionally re-classify or correct prior reports; year totals may shift when our pipeline re-ingests an updated dataset.
Partial-year windows: If the year is in progress or only a partial window is published, counts are partial and not directly comparable to full prior years.

Frequently asked questions about Chatham-Kent crime in 2026

How many incidents were reported in Chatham-Kent in 2026?

There were 1,159 reported incidents in Chatham-Kent in 2026, down from 1,580 in 2025.

Did crime reporting increase or decrease in 2026?

Reported incidents decreased by 26.6% in 2026 compared to 2025, with the total dropping from 1,580 to 1,159.

Which category had the most incidents in 2026?

The 'Other' category accounted for 1,003 incidents, making it the most frequent type of reported incident in 2026.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from open crime datasets published by the Province of Ontario (ON), covering reported incidents in Chatham-Kent.

Sources

Data sourced from open crime datasets published by the Province of Ontario (ON).