Between May 23, 2026, and July 22, 2026, Halifax recorded 1,157 total incidents across a 60-day reporting window. Assault was the top category with 614 incidents, representing 53.1% of all logged occurrences. Theft from vehicle was the second highest category with 315 incidents (27.2%), followed by break and enter with 128 incidents (11.1%), auto theft with 76 incidents (6.6%), and robbery with 24 incidents (2.1%).
Data current through . Source: official Halifax police open-data portal.
The interactive map displays 1,157 reported police incidents across Halifax, Nova Scotia, recorded between May 23, 2026, and July 22, 2026. Sourced directly from official municipal open data, this dataset captures all incidents logged during this 60-day timeframe. The map provides a geographic reference for documented events across the region, establishing an empirical record of open data published by local police services.
Accessing these public records in a map interface helps community members, urban planners, and policy researchers examine spatial distribution patterns across Halifax. By tracking documented categories, such as 638 violent-category incidents, the platform delivers an accessible overview of recent reporting. This geographic breakdown assists users who wish to monitor recent community safety records without relying on unverified anecdotal reports.
For the 2026 coverage period, the dataset records 1,157 total incidents occurring between May 23, 2026, and July 22, 2026. Because the available open data series only contains records from 2026 with a count of 1,157, a year-over-year percentage comparison is not provided for this window. All 1,157 records are dated incidents, leaving 0 undated incidents in the selection. This single-year snapshot reflects a 60-day timeframe rather than a full annual cycle, so comparative long-term trend calculations remain unavailable until additional multi-year reporting cycles are incorporated into the published feed.
The incident data for Halifax is divided into five distinct offense categories recorded between May 23, 2026, and July 22, 2026. Assault represents the largest share, accounting for 614 incidents, which makes up 53.1% of all recorded events in this 60-day window. Theft from vehicle is the second most frequent category, with 315 incidents representing 27.2% of the overall dataset. Break and enter follows as the third highest category, registering 128 incidents or 11.1%. Additionally, the dataset records 76 incidents of Auto theft, comprising 6.6% of total records, alongside 24 incidents of Robbery, which accounts for 2.1%. Across these classifications, combined violent-category incidents total 638 for the municipality during this period.
In Halifax's 60-day dataset from May 23, 2026, to July 22, 2026, Assault is the leading incident type with 614 occurrences, representing 53.1% of the 1,157 total incidents. Theft from vehicle forms the second-largest category with 315 incidents (27.2%), followed by Break and enter with 128 incidents (11.1%). Auto theft recorded 76 incidents (6.6%) and Robbery recorded 24 incidents (2.1%). Overall, combined violent-category incidents reach 638 records. The high proportion of Assault relative to property offenses distinguishes Halifax's short-term distribution from jurisdictions where vehicle-related theft dominates the total volume.
Between May 23 and July 22, 2026, the interactive map recorded 1,157 police incidents across the Halifax region. This 60-day window captures all dated occurrences within the selected timeframe, providing a clear snapshot of recent activity without including undated records. The data reflects reported events rather than a calculated crime rate, offering a straightforward count of incidents for residents tracking local safety trends.
Assault is the most frequently reported incident type, accounting for 614 cases or 53.1% of the total during the tracked period. Theft from vehicle follows as the second most common category with 315 incidents, representing 27.2% of all recorded events. Together, these two categories make up the majority of the 1,157 total incidents logged in the system over the past two months.
Year-over-year trend data is currently unavailable for Halifax, as the year_series only contains a single entry for 2026. Without a prior year's baseline to compare against, it is not possible to determine whether incident counts are rising or falling. Residents should monitor future updates as additional yearly data becomes available to establish meaningful trend directions.
The current dataset does not break down incident counts by individual neighbourhood, as the neighbourhood_count is listed as zero. This means the 1,157 recorded events are aggregated at the city level rather than being distributed across specific districts or suburbs. Users looking for hyper-local breakdowns may need to consult supplementary municipal reports or wait for updated granular mapping layers.
The incident counts and category breakdowns on this page are drawn from the official open-data feed maintained by the Province of Nova Scotia. These figures represent reported police occurrences that have been geocoded and mapped for public viewing. The dataset is refreshed regularly to reflect the most recent entries submitted through standard municipal reporting channels.
The map displays incidents recorded up to July 22, 2026, based on a 60-day rolling window relative to the most recent occurrence date. The dataset was generated on July 24, 2026, ensuring that the visualizations and statistics reflect the latest available reporting. Residents checking the page will see a current snapshot of activity rather than historical archives.
This dataset is compiled from open-data records published by the Province of Nova Scotia (NS).