In 2026, Hamilton recorded 394 reported incidents. Break and enter was the most frequent category with 222 cases, followed by auto theft at 158. This dataset represents the first year of available data for the city.
In 2026, Hamilton recorded 394 reported incidents across four major crime categories. This dataset represents the first year of available records for the city, providing a baseline for future comparisons.
This page details the distribution of incidents by category, highlighting the most frequently reported offences. Without prior-year data, trends cannot yet be assessed, but the 2026 figures offer a starting point for understanding crime patterns in Hamilton.
The 2026 data for Hamilton shows a total of 394 reported incidents, with break and enter being the most common category at 222 incidents. Auto theft followed with 158 reports, while robbery and homicide were less frequent, with 13 and 1 incidents respectively. As this is the only year of data available, no year-over-year comparisons can be made. The dataset covers all reported incidents for the year, providing a comprehensive view of crime in Hamilton for 2026.
The 2026 data for Hamilton reveals a significant focus on property-related crimes, with break and enter and auto theft accounting for the vast majority of incidents. Together, these two categories make up 96% of all reported crimes. The low incidence of violent crimes like robbery and homicide is notable, suggesting that property crimes are the primary concern in Hamilton for this year. As the first year of data, these figures establish a baseline for future comparisons.
In 2026, Hamilton recorded a total of 394 reported incidents across four major crime categories.
As 2026 is the only year of data available, no trends can be identified yet. Future years will provide a basis for comparison.
Break and enter was the most reported category in 2026, with 222 incidents, followed by auto theft with 158 incidents.
This data is sourced from open data provided by the Hamilton Police Service and compiled by CrimeMaps.ca.
Data sourced from Hamilton Police Service open data (ON).