Halifax Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, Halifax recorded 918 reported incidents. Assault was the most frequent category with 477 cases, accounting for over half of all incidents. Theft from vehicles followed with 242 reports, while break and enter and auto theft accounted for 107 and 62 incidents, respectively. This dataset represents the first year of available data for Halifax.

918
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Assault
Top category
477 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Assault 477
52% of 2026 incidents
26.4% of 2026 incidents
11.7% of 2026 incidents
6.8% of 2026 incidents
Robbery 30
3.3% of 2026 incidents

Halifax crime 2026

In 2026, Halifax recorded 918 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the first year of available data for the city in this dataset, with no prior-year figures for comparison.

This page provides a detailed breakdown of Halifax's 2026 crime data, highlighting the most frequently reported categories and their respective counts. The dataset covers all incidents reported during the year, offering a snapshot of crime patterns in the city.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for Halifax shows a total of 918 reported incidents, with assault being the most prevalent category at 477 incidents. Theft from vehicle followed with 242 reports, while break and enter accounted for 107 incidents. Auto theft and robbery rounded out the top five categories, with 62 and 30 incidents respectively. This dataset represents the entirety of the available data for Halifax, as it is the only year currently included.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Halifax's 2026 data reveals a significant concentration of incidents in a few key categories, with assault alone accounting for over half of all reported crimes. Theft from vehicle and break and enter also contribute substantially, together making up nearly 37% of the total. This single-year snapshot provides a baseline for understanding crime patterns in the city, though trends cannot yet be assessed without additional years of data.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Halifax crime in 2026

How many total incidents were reported in Halifax in 2026?

Halifax recorded 918 reported incidents in 2026. This figure represents the total count of all crime categories included in the dataset for that year.

Is there a trend in Halifax's crime data?

No trend can be determined yet, as 2026 is the only year of data currently available for Halifax. Additional years of data would be needed to assess any patterns or changes over time.

Which crime category was most reported in Halifax in 2026?

Assault was the most frequently reported category in Halifax in 2026, with 477 incidents. This accounted for more than half of all reported crimes that year.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from the open-data portal provided by the Government of Nova Scotia (NS), which compiles reported incidents from local law enforcement agencies.

Sources

Data sourced from the Nova Scotia (NS) open-data portal, reflecting reported incidents for 2026.

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