Oshawa Northwest recorded 55 crime incidents between April 3 and June 2, 2026, accounting for 4.2% of Durham Region's total. Theft from vehicle was the leading category with 21 incidents, followed by assault at 19.
Oshawa Northwest recorded 55 incidents between April 3 and June 2, 2026. This neighbourhood accounted for 4.2% of Durham Region's total incidents during this period.
The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents over a two-month window, offering insight into local crime patterns within this specific area.
Data coverage
The dataset covers a two-month period from early April to early June 2026. While this provides a recent view of incidents, it is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries and reporting practices may vary over time, affecting comparisons with other periods.
Category breakdown
The leading category in Oshawa Northwest was theft from vehicle, with 21 incidents. Assault followed closely, with 19 incidents. Auto theft was also notable, with 6 incidents reported during this period.
Key stats
55 total incidents in Oshawa Northwest
4.2% of Durham Region's total incidents
21 incidents of theft from vehicle
19 incidents of assault
6 incidents of auto theft
What these numbers mean
Oshawa Northwest's incident profile is heavily weighted toward property crime, with theft from vehicle and auto theft accounting for nearly half of all reports. The 55-incident total is modest compared to nearby Downtown Oshawa (104) but aligns closely with Lakeview (70). The presence of a single homicide is rare for a neighbourhood of this size, though the overall violent-crime count (21) remains low.
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.
Neighbourhood boundaries: Defined by the upstream open-data source and may shift year-to-year, so direct comparisons over time can be affected by boundary changes.
Small counts are volatile: A neighbourhood with single-digit incidents one period and zero the next is not necessarily safer; it’s the sampling noise of small numbers.
Data window: 2026-04-03 to 2026-06-02.
Frequently asked questions about crime in Oshawa Northwest
How many incidents were reported in Oshawa Northwest?
There were 55 incidents reported in Oshawa Northwest between April 3 and June 2, 2026.
What was the most common type of incident?
Theft from vehicle was the most common, with 21 incidents reported.
How does Oshawa Northwest compare to nearby areas?
Oshawa Northwest had fewer incidents than Downtown Oshawa (104) but more than Downtown Ajax (54).
What share of Durham Region's incidents occurred here?
Oshawa Northwest accounted for 4.2% of the city's total incidents during this period.
Sources
Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal.
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