Assault in London — Crime Map & Statistics

In London, Ontario, assault incidents totalled 327 in 2026, representing 10% of the city's 3,265 reported crimes. This category ranked fifth among seven crime types, with 'Other' being the most frequent at 1,420 incidents.

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

327
Assault incidents
10%
Share of London incidents
5 of 7
Category rank
2026-04-01 to 2026-05-31
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Assault in London

This page covers reported assault incidents in London, Ontario. During the two-month period from April 1 to May 31, 2026, there were 327 reported assaults in the city.

Assault accounts for 10% of all reported incidents in London during this period, making it the fifth most common category of crime in the city.

How Assault compares

In London, assault is less common than other categories such as 'Other' (1,420 incidents), break and enter (466), mischief (448), and theft (430). However, it is more frequent than fraud, which had 151 reported incidents. Among the seven categories tracked, assault ranks fifth in terms of incident count.

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What these numbers mean

Assault represents a notable portion of London's reported incidents, accounting for 10% of the total. While it is not the most common category, its frequency is significant, ranking fifth among seven categories. The data covers a two-month window in 2026, providing a snapshot of assault incidents during this period. Compared to other categories, assault is less common than property-related crimes but more frequent than fraud.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Assault in London

How many assault incidents were reported in London from April 1 to May 31, 2026?

There were 327 reported assault incidents in London during this two-month period.

What percentage of all reported incidents in London does assault account for?

Assault accounts for 10% of all reported incidents in London from April 1 to May 31, 2026.

How does the frequency of assault compare to other categories in London?

Assault is the fifth most common category, with more incidents than fraud (151) but fewer than theft (430), mischief (448), and break and enter (466).

Is there data available for assault incidents in London for previous years?

The current dataset only includes information for the period from April 1 to May 31, 2026. No year-over-year comparison is available at this time.

Other crime categories in London

Sources

Data sourced from the London Police Service open data portal (ON).

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