Greater Sudbury Crime in 2018 — Statistics & Map

In 2018, Greater Sudbury recorded 110 crime incidents. Theft was the most frequent category with 79 reports, followed by break-and-enter (10) and mischief (8). This dataset represents the sole year of available data for the city.

110
Incidents in 2018
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Theft
Top category
79 incidents

Category mix in 2018

Theft 79
71.8% of 2018 incidents
9.1% of 2018 incidents
7.3% of 2018 incidents
6.4% of 2018 incidents
Other 5
4.5% of 2018 incidents
0.9% of 2018 incidents

Greater Sudbury crime 2018

In 2018, Greater Sudbury recorded 110 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the only year of available data for the city, with no prior-year comparisons possible.

This page details the distribution of crime types in Greater Sudbury for 2018, highlighting the most frequently reported categories and their respective counts.

Year-over-year

The 2018 data for Greater Sudbury shows theft as the most prevalent category, accounting for 79 of the 110 total incidents. Break and enter followed with 10 reports, while mischief and assault contributed 8 and 7 incidents, respectively. Auto theft was the least frequent, with only 1 recorded case. The dataset spans the full year, providing a complete annual snapshot.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2018 data for Greater Sudbury is notable for the overwhelming dominance of theft, which alone accounts for 72% of all reported incidents. This concentration is unusual compared to larger urban centres, where crime types are typically more evenly distributed. With only one year of data available, it's impossible to identify trends, but the low incidence of violent crime (only 7 assaults) stands out. The single auto theft record suggests vehicle-related crime was minimal in this period.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Greater Sudbury crime in 2018

How many total incidents were reported in Greater Sudbury in 2018?

Greater Sudbury recorded 110 reported incidents in 2018. This figure represents the total across all crime categories for the year.

Is there a trend in crime for Greater Sudbury?

No trend data is available, as 2018 is the only year of recorded data for Greater Sudbury. Comparisons with other years are not possible.

Which crime category was most common in 2018?

Theft was the most common category, with 79 incidents reported in 2018, making up 72% of the total.

Where does this crime data come from?

This data is sourced from open data provided by the Government of Ontario (ON), specifically the Greater Sudbury dataset for 2018.

Sources

Data sourced from the Government of Ontario (ON) open data portal for Greater Sudbury.

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