Mischief in Gatineau — Crime Map & Statistics

In Gatineau, 2,371 mischief incidents were reported, making up 17% of the city's total 13,973 crimes. This category ranks second among seven crime types, with notable counts in neighbourhoods like Boul De L'amerique Francaise.

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

2,371
Mischief incidents
17%
Share of Gatineau incidents
2 of 7
Category rank
Boul De L'amerique Francaise
Top neighbourhood
95 incidents
2026-04-04 to 2026-06-03
Data window

Where Mischief concentrates

4% of Mischief incidents
3.1% of Mischief incidents
3% of Mischief incidents
3% of Mischief incidents
2% of Mischief incidents

Mischief in Gatineau

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Gatineau, Quebec. Mischief includes property damage, vandalism, and other deliberate destruction or interference with property.

Gatineau recorded 2,371 mischief incidents between April 4, 2026, and June 3, 2026. These incidents account for 17% of all reported crime in the city during this period.

How Mischief compares

Mischief is the second most common crime category in Gatineau, behind assault (7,334 incidents) but ahead of break and enter (1,806 incidents). It is more frequent than auto theft (662 incidents) and theft from vehicle (596 incidents). Among the seven tracked crime categories, mischief ranks second in total incidents.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Mischief in Gatineau

  1. Boul De L'amerique Francaise — 95 incidents
  2. Rue Arthur Gratton — 74 incidents
  3. Boul Saint Joseph — 72 incidents
  4. Ch D'aylmer — 71 incidents
  5. Boul De La Gappe — 48 incidents

What these numbers mean

Mischief is a significant category in Gatineau, accounting for 17% of all reported crime. While it trails assault by a wide margin, it surpasses other property-related crimes like break and enter and auto theft. The data reflects a two-month window in 2026, making it difficult to assess trends. However, the volume of incidents highlights its prevalence in the city's crime landscape. Neighbourhoods like Boul De L'amerique Francaise and Rue Arthur Gratton recorded the highest counts, but these figures are part of a broader city-wide pattern.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Gatineau

How many mischief incidents were reported in Gatineau?

There were 2,371 reported mischief incidents in Gatineau between April 4, 2026, and June 3, 2026.

What percentage of Gatineau's crime is mischief?

Mischief accounts for 17% of all reported crime in Gatineau during the selected period.

Which neighbourhoods had the most mischief incidents?

Boul De L'amerique Francaise had the highest count with 95 incidents, followed by Rue Arthur Gratton (74) and Boul Saint Joseph (72).

How does mischief compare to other crimes in Gatineau?

Mischief is the second most common crime category, behind assault (7,334 incidents) but ahead of break and enter (1,806 incidents).

Other crime categories in Gatineau

Sources

Data sourced from the Government of Quebec's open data portal (QC).

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