Guelph Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, Guelph recorded 688 reported incidents. Theft was the most frequent category, with 399 cases, followed by fraud at 145. This dataset represents the first year of available data for the city.

688
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
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Rank among years
Theft
Top category
399 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Theft 399
58% of 2026 incidents
Fraud 145
21.1% of 2026 incidents
Assault 80
11.6% of 2026 incidents
7.8% of 2026 incidents
Robbery 10
1.5% of 2026 incidents

Guelph crime 2026

In 2026, Guelph recorded 688 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the first year of available data for the city, providing a baseline for future comparisons.

This page details the distribution of incidents by category, highlighting the most frequently reported types of crime in Guelph for the year.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for Guelph shows a total of 688 reported incidents, with theft being the most common category at 399 incidents. Fraud followed with 145 reports, while assault accounted for 80 incidents. Break and enter and robbery were less frequent, with 54 and 10 incidents respectively. As this is the only year of data available, no year-over-year comparisons can be made.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2026 data for Guelph highlights a significant focus on property-related crimes, with theft and fraud together accounting for over 80% of all reported incidents. The relatively low number of violent crimes, such as assault and robbery, suggests a city where property crimes are more prevalent. As this is the first year of data, it will serve as a reference point for future trends.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Guelph crime in 2026

How many incidents were reported in Guelph in 2026?

There were 688 reported incidents in Guelph in 2026. This is the first year of available data for the city.

What was the most common type of crime in Guelph in 2026?

Theft was the most common type of crime in Guelph in 2026, with 399 reported incidents.

Are there any trends visible in the 2026 data?

Since 2026 is the only year of data available, no trends can be identified yet. Future years will provide more context.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from the open data portal provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).

Sources

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

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