In 2026, Durham Region recorded 63 robbery incidents, representing 4.9% of the city's total crime. This category ranks 6th among 7 crime types, with assault being the most frequent. The data covers a two-month period from April to June 2026.
Data current through . Source: official Durham Region police open-data portal.
This page covers reported robbery incidents in Durham Region, Ontario. Robbery refers to the theft or attempted theft of property through force or the threat of force. In the period from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026, there were 63 reported robbery incidents in Durham Region. These incidents account for 4.9% of all reported crimes in the region during this time frame.
The data provided here is based on reported incidents and offers a snapshot of robbery activity in Durham Region over a two-month period in 2026.
Robbery is the sixth most common category of reported crime in Durham Region, accounting for 4.9% of all incidents. Assault is the most frequently reported crime, with 524 incidents, followed by theft from vehicle (263), auto theft (179), break and enter (160), and other crimes (105). Robbery is less common than these categories but more frequent than the remaining category, which includes various other types of crimes.
Robbery accounts for a small but notable portion of reported crimes in Durham Region, ranking sixth among seven categories. The 63 incidents over a two-month period in 2026 highlight its presence, though it is significantly less common than assault or theft-related crimes. The data shows a relatively even distribution across several neighbourhoods, with Downtown Oshawa recording the highest number of incidents. Given the short time frame, it is difficult to draw conclusions about trends or patterns, but the numbers provide a baseline for understanding robbery activity in the region.
There were 63 reported robbery incidents in Durham Region from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026.
Robbery accounts for 4.9% of all reported crimes in Durham Region during the specified period.
Downtown Oshawa had the highest number of reported robbery incidents, with 6 incidents.
Robbery is the sixth most common crime category in Durham Region, with fewer incidents than assault (524), theft from vehicle (263), auto theft (179), break and enter (160), and other crimes (105).
Data sourced from the Durham Regional Police Service open data portal (ON).