Other in Durham Region — Crime Map & Statistics

In Durham Region, 105 'Other' crime incidents were recorded in 2026, representing 8.1% of the city's total 1,297 crimes. This category ranks fifth among seven crime types, with notable counts in Whitby South and Downtown Oshawa.

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

105
Other incidents
8.1%
Share of Durham Region incidents
5 of 7
Category rank
Whitby South
Top neighbourhood
8 incidents
2026-04-03 to 2026-06-02
Data window

Where Other concentrates

7.6% of Other incidents
5.7% of Other incidents
5.7% of Other incidents
4.8% of Other incidents
3.8% of Other incidents

Other in Durham Region

This page covers reported 'Other' crime incidents in Durham Region, Ontario. During the period from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026, there were 105 reported incidents in this category. These incidents account for 8.1% of all reported crime in Durham Region during this timeframe.

The 'Other' category includes a variety of offences that do not fall under more specific crime types. Understanding the distribution and frequency of these incidents can provide insight into the broader crime landscape in the region.

How Other compares

In Durham Region, 'Other' crime ranks as the fifth most common category among seven tracked types. It is less frequent than Assault (524 incidents), Theft from vehicle (263 incidents), Auto theft (179 incidents), and Break and enter (160 incidents), but more common than Robbery (63 incidents). This ranking highlights that while 'Other' crime is a notable part of the region's crime profile, it is significantly less prevalent than more common offences like assault and theft.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Other in Durham Region

  1. Whitby South — 8 incidents
  2. Downtown Oshawa — 6 incidents
  3. Darlington — 6 incidents
  4. Downtown Whitby — 5 incidents
  5. Lakeview — 4 incidents

What these numbers mean

The 'Other' category in Durham Region accounts for a small but notable portion of the overall crime incidents, making up 8.1% of the total. While it ranks fifth among seven categories, it is significantly less common than the top categories like Assault and Theft from vehicle. The data for 2026 shows a total of 105 incidents, with Whitby South, Downtown Oshawa, and Darlington being the neighbourhoods with the highest counts. This category's relatively low frequency compared to others suggests that while it is present, it is not a dominant concern in the region's crime landscape.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Other in Durham Region

What does the 'Other' category include?

The 'Other' category includes a variety of offences that do not fall under more specific crime types such as assault, theft, or break and enter. It accounts for 8.1% of all reported crime in Durham Region during the specified period.

How many 'Other' incidents were reported in Durham Region?

There were 105 reported 'Other' incidents in Durham Region from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026. This category ranks fifth among seven tracked crime types in the region.

Which neighbourhoods in Durham Region had the most 'Other' incidents?

Whitby South had the highest count with 8 incidents, followed by Downtown Oshawa and Darlington, each with 6 incidents. These neighbourhoods had the highest reported counts for this category.

How does 'Other' crime compare to other categories in Durham Region?

'Other' crime is less frequent than categories like Assault (524 incidents) and Theft from vehicle (263 incidents), but more common than Robbery (63 incidents). It ranks as the fifth most common crime category in the region.

Other crime categories in Durham Region

Sources

Data sourced from the Durham Regional Police Service open data portal (ON).

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