Assault in Greater Sudbury — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In 2018, Greater Sudbury recorded 7 assault incidents, representing 6.4% of the city's total crime count of 110. Assault ranked as the 4th most common crime category among 6 tracked categories.

Data current through 2018-09-03. Source: official Greater Sudbury police open-data portal.

At a glance

Assault incidents

6.4%

Share of Greater Sudbury incidents

4 of 6

Category rank

2018-08-05 to 2018-09-03

Data window

Assault in Greater Sudbury

This page covers reported assault incidents in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, during a one-month period from August 5 to September 3, 2018. Assault accounted for 7 of the city's 110 reported incidents during this time, representing 6.4% of all reported crime.

The data reflects a narrow snapshot of assault incidents in Greater Sudbury, capturing only those reported within this specific window. Assault is one of six crime categories tracked in the city, ranking fourth in frequency during this period.

How Assault compares

In Greater Sudbury, assault was the fourth most reported crime category during this period, behind theft (79 incidents), break and enter (10), and mischief (8). It ranked ahead of other crimes (5) and auto theft (1). While assault made up a smaller share of reported incidents compared to property crimes like theft, its presence highlights the range of offences tracked in the city.

Key stats

7 assault incidents reported
6.4% of all reported crime in the period
Ranked 4th among 6 crime categories
Data covers August 5 to September 3, 2018
Theft was the most reported category (79 incidents)

What these numbers mean

Assault incidents in Greater Sudbury during this one-month window were relatively low compared to property crimes like theft, which dominated the city's reported offences. With only 7 incidents, assault accounted for a small fraction of the total, ranking fourth among the six tracked categories. The short reporting period limits broader trend analysis, but the data underscores that property crimes were far more frequent than violent offences in this snapshot.

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.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2018-08-05 to 2018-09-03.

Frequently asked questions about Assault in Greater Sudbury

How many assault incidents were reported in Greater Sudbury during this period?

There were 7 reported assault incidents in Greater Sudbury between August 5 and September 3, 2018.

What percentage of total reported crime in Greater Sudbury was assault?

Assault accounted for 6.4% of the 110 reported incidents during this period.

How does assault compare to other crime categories in Greater Sudbury?

Assault ranked fourth, behind theft (79 incidents), break and enter (10), and mischief (8), but ahead of other crimes (5) and auto theft (1).

Is this data representative of a full year?

No, this data covers only a one-month period (August 5 to September 3, 2018), so it does not reflect annual trends.

Other crime categories in Greater Sudbury

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, via Greater Sudbury's public crime reporting.