Gatineau Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

Gatineau recorded 13,973 crime incidents in 2026, with assault being the most frequent category at 7,334 cases. This marks the first year of available data, so year-over-year comparisons are not possible. Mischief and break-and-enter follow as the next most common offences.

13,973
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Assault
Top category
7,334 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Assault 7,334
52.5% of 2026 incidents
Mischief 2,371
17% of 2026 incidents
12.9% of 2026 incidents
Other 814
5.8% of 2026 incidents
4.7% of 2026 incidents
4.3% of 2026 incidents

Gatineau crime 2026

Gatineau recorded 13,973 reported incidents in 2026, the only year currently available in this dataset. This page provides a detailed breakdown of crime data for the city, covering all categories of reported incidents.

The data reflects the total number of incidents reported to local law enforcement, offering insight into the types of crimes most frequently documented in Gatineau during this period.

Year-over-year

In 2026, Gatineau's reported incidents were dominated by assault, which accounted for 7,334 cases, making it the most frequent category. Mischief followed with 2,371 incidents, while break-and-enter incidents totalled 1,806. Auto theft and theft from vehicles were also notable, with 662 and 596 incidents, respectively. The dataset includes a total of 13,973 incidents across all categories for the year.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Gatineau's 2026 data highlights a significant concentration of assault incidents, which account for more than half of all reported crimes. The dominance of assault, followed by property-related crimes like mischief and break-and-enter, suggests a mix of personal and property-related offences. With only one year of data available, it's difficult to identify trends, but the numbers provide a baseline for understanding crime patterns in the city.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Gatineau crime in 2026

How many incidents were reported in Gatineau in 2026?

There were 13,973 reported incidents in Gatineau in 2026, covering all categories of crime documented in the dataset.

Is there a trend in Gatineau's crime data?

Since this is the only year of data available, no trend can be determined. The 2026 total stands alone at 13,973 incidents.

Which category had the most incidents in 2026?

Assault was the most reported category in 2026, with 7,334 incidents, accounting for more than half of all reported crimes.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from open-data records provided by local law enforcement agencies in Quebec (QC), covering reported incidents in Gatineau.

Sources

Data sourced from open-data records provided by local law enforcement agencies in QC.

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