Downtown Oshawa recorded 104 crime incidents between April 3 and June 2, 2026, accounting for 8% of Durham Region's total. Assault was the leading category with 53 incidents, followed by break-and-enter (19) and theft from vehicle (13).
Downtown Oshawa recorded 104 incidents between April 3 and June 2, 2026. This neighbourhood accounted for 8% of Durham Region's total incidents during this period, which saw 1,297 incidents across the city.
The data provides a snapshot of crime in Downtown Oshawa over a two-month span, offering insights into the types of incidents reported in this area.
The data covers a two-month period from early April to early June 2026. Neighbourhood boundaries in Durham Region may vary year to year, so direct comparisons with other periods should be made with caution. The figures reflect reported incidents during this specific window.
Assault was the leading category in Downtown Oshawa, with 53 incidents. Break and enter followed, with 19 incidents, while theft from vehicle accounted for 13 incidents. These three categories made up the majority of reported incidents in the neighbourhood.
Downtown Oshawa's incident count is notably higher than nearby areas like Lakeview (70 incidents) and Oshawa Northwest (55 incidents). Assaults dominate the neighbourhood's profile, accounting for more than half of all incidents, a trend not mirrored in nearby Downtown Ajax, where the mix may differ. The concentration of violent incidents (59) stands out, comprising over half of the neighbourhood's total.
There were 104 incidents reported in Downtown Oshawa between April 3 and June 2, 2026.
Assault was the most common type of incident, with 53 reports during this period.
Downtown Oshawa had more incidents (104) than nearby Lakeview (70) and Oshawa Northwest (55) during the same period.
Downtown Oshawa accounted for 8% of the 1,297 incidents reported across Durham Region.
Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal for Durham Region.