Theft in Cornwall — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2025, Cornwall recorded 283 theft incidents, making up 9.3% of the city's total 3,043 crimes. Theft ranked as the second most frequent crime category, following 'Other' incidents.

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

283
Theft incidents
9.3%
Share of Cornwall incidents
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Category rank
2025-10-11 to 2025-12-10
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Theft in Cornwall

This page covers reported theft incidents in Cornwall, Ontario. Theft includes offences such as shoplifting, theft of personal property, and theft from vehicles. In the final two months of 2025, Cornwall recorded 283 theft incidents.

These incidents account for 9.3% of all reported crimes in the city during this period. The data provides a snapshot of theft activity, offering insights into its prevalence and impact within the community.

How Theft compares

Theft is the second most reported crime category in Cornwall, trailing only the broad 'Other' category, which includes 2,565 incidents. It surpasses categories such as fraud (52 incidents), assault (51 incidents), mischief (49 incidents), and break and enter (34 incidents). This ranking highlights theft as a significant concern, though it remains less frequent than the diverse range of offences grouped under 'Other'.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Theft stands out as the second most reported crime in Cornwall, making up nearly one-tenth of all incidents in late 2025. While the 'Other' category dominates with 2,565 reports, theft's 283 incidents significantly outpace violent crimes like assault (51) and property crimes like break and enter (34). The absence of year-over-year data limits trend analysis, but the concentration of incidents in just two months suggests a notable volume. This snapshot underscores theft as a key focus area for local crime prevention efforts.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Cornwall

How many theft incidents were reported in Cornwall?

There were 283 theft incidents reported in Cornwall between October 11 and December 10, 2025.

What percentage of Cornwall's crimes are theft-related?

Theft accounts for 9.3% of all reported crimes in Cornwall during the recorded period.

How does theft rank among other crime categories in Cornwall?

Theft is the second most reported crime category in Cornwall, following 'Other' (2,565 incidents) and ahead of fraud (52), assault (51), mischief (49), and break and enter (34).

Is there year-over-year data available for theft in Cornwall?

No, the current dataset only includes theft incidents from late 2025, with no prior years for comparison.

Other crime categories in Cornwall

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, as provided by local law enforcement agencies.

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