Mischief in Halton Region — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Halton Region recorded 177 mischief incidents, representing 5% of the city's total crime. This category ranked 4th among 8 crime types, with Oakville reporting the highest count at 73 incidents.

Data current through . Source: official Halton Region police open-data portal.

177
Mischief incidents
5%
Share of Halton Region incidents
4 of 8
Category rank
OAKVILLE
Top neighbourhood
73 incidents
2026-04-04 to 2026-06-03
Data window

Where Mischief concentrates

41.2% of Mischief incidents
31.1% of Mischief incidents
MILTON 36
20.3% of Mischief incidents
4% of Mischief incidents
2.8% of Mischief incidents

Mischief in Halton Region

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Halton Region, Ontario. Mischief includes acts such as vandalism, property damage, and other forms of willful destruction or interference with property. In the selected window, there were 177 reported mischief incidents in Halton Region.

Mischief accounts for 5% of all reported incidents in Halton Region during this period. This category provides insight into the prevalence and distribution of property-related offences across the region.

How Mischief compares

Mischief is the fourth most common category of reported incidents in Halton Region, following 'Other' (2,530 incidents), 'Auto theft' (276 incidents), and 'Theft' (251 incidents). It is more frequent than 'Theft from vehicle' (152 incidents) and 'Break and enter' (133 incidents). While mischief represents a smaller portion of overall incidents compared to other categories, it remains a notable concern within the region.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Mischief in Halton Region

  1. OAKVILLE — 73 incidents
  2. BURLINGTON — 55 incidents
  3. MILTON — 36 incidents
  4. GEORGETOWN — 7 incidents
  5. HALTON HILLS — 5 incidents

What these numbers mean

Mischief incidents in Halton Region account for 5% of all reported incidents, making it the fourth most common category. The data shows that OAKVILLE has the highest number of incidents, followed by BURLINGTON and MILTON. The 177 incidents reported during this period highlight the presence of property-related offences in the region. Given the short time window, it is difficult to draw conclusions about trends or year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Halton Region

What is the total number of mischief incidents in Halton Region?

There were 177 reported mischief incidents in Halton Region during the selected window from April 4, 2026, to June 3, 2026.

How does mischief compare to other incident categories in Halton Region?

Mischief is the fourth most common category, following 'Other' (2,530 incidents), 'Auto theft' (276 incidents), and 'Theft' (251 incidents). It accounts for 5% of all reported incidents.

Which neighbourhoods in Halton Region have the highest number of mischief incidents?

OAKVILLE has the highest count with 73 incidents, followed by BURLINGTON with 55 incidents and MILTON with 36 incidents.

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers mischief incidents reported between April 4, 2026, and June 3, 2026.

Other crime categories in Halton Region

Sources

Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of ON.

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