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Downtown Oshawa Crime Map — Durham Region, Ontario

Downtown Oshawa recorded 112 reported incidents between April 17 and June 16, 2026, representing 8.2% of Durham Region's 1,364 city-wide total. Assault dominates the neighbourhood profile with 66 incidents, followed by theft from vehicle at 15 and break and enter at 14. Violent incidents overall totalled 73. Nearby Lakeview and Oshawa Northwest each reported 63 incidents, while Downtown Ajax recorded 56.

112
Mapped incidents
8.2%
Share of Durham Region incidents
Assault
Top category
66 incidents
2026-04-17 to 2026-06-16
Data window

Incident mix in Downtown Oshawa

Assault 66
58.9% of Downtown Oshawa incidents
13.4% of Downtown Oshawa incidents
12.5% of Downtown Oshawa incidents
6.3% of Downtown Oshawa incidents
Other 6
5.4% of Downtown Oshawa incidents
3.6% of Downtown Oshawa incidents

Crime in Downtown Oshawa

Downtown Oshawa recorded 112 incidents between April 17 and June 16, 2026, representing 8.2% of all reported incidents across Durham Region during that period. The neighbourhood sits within the broader Oshawa area in Ontario's Durham Region.

With 1,364 total incidents city-wide, Downtown Oshawa's share places it among the more active reporting areas in the region, though its count is exceeded by several nearby neighbourhoods.

Data coverage

The data covers a two-month window from mid-April to mid-June 2026. This partial-year period limits year-over-year comparisons; any apparent shifts against prior full-year totals would reflect seasonal or reporting-window effects rather than established annual trends. Boundary definitions for Durham Region neighbourhoods may vary year to year, so direct comparisons across longer time horizons should account for potential reclassification of incident locations.

Category breakdown

Assault dominates Downtown Oshawa's incident profile with 66 records, more than four times the next-largest category. Theft from vehicle follows at 15 incidents, with break and enter close behind at 14. These three categories together account for the bulk of reported activity in the neighbourhood. Robbery (7), other incidents (6), and auto theft (4) round out the remaining significant categories.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Downtown Oshawa's assault count of 66 stands out dramatically: it exceeds the total incident counts of neighbouring Lakeview (63), Oshawa Northwest (63), and Downtown Ajax (56) as standalone categories. This concentration of violent incidents contrasts with nearby areas where property offences appear more evenly distributed. The neighbourhood's violent incident total of 73 suggests a category mix substantially tilted toward interpersonal offences rather than property crime, a pattern worth noting against Durham Region's broader distribution.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in Downtown Oshawa

How many incidents were reported in Downtown Oshawa?

Downtown Oshawa recorded 112 incidents between April 17 and June 16, 2026. This represents 8.2% of Durham Region's total of 1,364 incidents during the same period.

What is the most common type of incident in Downtown Oshawa?

Assault is the leading category with 66 incidents, far outpacing theft from vehicle (15) and break and enter (14). The 66 assaults alone exceed the total incident counts of each of the three nearest neighbouring areas.

How does Downtown Oshawa compare to nearby neighbourhoods?

Downtown Oshawa's 112 incidents exceed Lakeview and Oshawa Northwest (63 each) and Downtown Ajax (56). Notably, its assault count of 66 alone surpasses the total incidents in any of these neighbouring areas.

What proportion of Durham Region incidents occur in Downtown Oshawa?

Downtown Oshawa accounts for 8.2% of Durham Region's 1,364 incidents. The neighbourhood's share reflects both its commercial density and its role as a reporting-area hub within the broader city.

Sources

These figures are drawn from the Durham Regional Police Service open-data portal (ON).

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