Assault in Cobourg — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Cobourg recorded 28 assault incidents, accounting for 4.4% of the town's total 639 crimes. Assault ranked as the third most frequent crime category, behind 'Other' and 'Theft'.

Data current through . Source: official Cobourg police open-data portal.

28
Assault incidents
4.4%
Share of Cobourg incidents
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Category rank
2026-03-19 to 2026-05-18
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Assault in Cobourg

This page covers reported assault incidents in Cobourg, Ontario. During the selected window, there were 28 reported assaults. These incidents account for 4.4% of the 639 total reported crimes in Cobourg during this period.

Assault is the third most common category of reported crime in Cobourg, following 'Other' and 'Theft'. The data reflects incidents reported between March 19, 2026, and May 18, 2026.

How Assault compares

In Cobourg, assault is the third most frequently reported crime category, with 28 incidents. It is less common than 'Other' (550 incidents) and 'Theft' (45 incidents), but more frequent than 'Mischief' (12 incidents) and 'Break and enter' (4 incidents). This ranking highlights that while assault is a notable category, it represents a smaller portion of overall crime compared to other types.

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What these numbers mean

Assault accounts for a small but notable portion of Cobourg's reported crimes, ranking third among the five categories. The 28 incidents in 2026 represent 4.4% of the town's total reported crimes. While assault is less frequent than 'Other' and 'Theft', it is more common than 'Mischief' and 'Break and enter'. The data provides a snapshot of assault incidents over a two-month period in 2026, offering a limited but clear view of this category's prevalence in Cobourg.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Assault in Cobourg

How many assaults were reported in Cobourg?

There were 28 reported assaults in Cobourg during the selected period.

What percentage of Cobourg's crimes are assaults?

Assaults account for 4.4% of the 639 total reported crimes in Cobourg.

How does assault compare to other crime categories in Cobourg?

Assault is the third most common category, with fewer incidents than 'Other' (550) and 'Theft' (45), but more than 'Mischief' (12) and 'Break and enter' (4).

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers reported assaults between March 19, 2026, and May 18, 2026.

Other crime categories in Cobourg

Sources

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

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