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Theft in London — Crime Map & Statistics

Between May 22, 2026, and July 21, 2026, London recorded 592 theft incidents out of 3,336 total reported incidents across all categories. Theft represents 17.7% of the city total, ranking as the second most reported category behind Other (1,325 incidents) and ahead of Break and enter (527 incidents). This dataset reflects a two-month reporting window in 2026 rather than a full annual count.

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

592
Theft incidents
17.7%
Share of London incidents
2 of 7
Category rank
2026-05-22 to 2026-07-21
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Theft in London

This page provides an overview of reported Theft incidents recorded in London, Ontario, covering the date range from May 22, 2026, to July 21, 2026. Throughout this specific reporting period, local authorities logged 592 Theft incidents across the municipality. Theft incidents make up exactly 17.7% of the total city-wide crime volume, which stands at 3,336 recorded incidents across all 7 tracked categories.

As the second most frequently recorded category in London, Theft is a primary component of the overall incident count for this window. The total of 592 records provides a direct look at figures compiled between May 22, 2026, and July 21, 2026. All figures displayed on this page are exact incident counts, reflecting only the official data released for the city during 2026 without any statistical modifications.

How Theft compares

Within London, Theft ranks 2nd among 7 total crime categories recorded between May 22, 2026, and July 21, 2026. The 592 recorded Theft incidents are lower than the 1,325 incidents in the Other category. However, Theft counts are higher than all remaining sibling categories in the dataset. Specifically, Theft exceeds Break and enter, which recorded 527 incidents, as well as Mischief with 390 incidents. It also exceeds Assault at 312 incidents and Fraud at 164 incidents. Together, these figures establish Theft as one of the major categories in London during this reporting timeframe.

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What these numbers mean

With 592 incidents between May 22, 2026, and July 21, 2026, Theft is the second largest reported crime category in London, trailing only the Other category (1,325 incidents). Accounting for 17.7% of London's 3,336 total reported incidents across 7 categories, Theft generated slightly more reports than Break and enter (527) and significantly more than Mischief (390). Because the available year series contains only 2026 data covering a two-month reporting window, these 592 incidents serve as a short-term snapshot rather than an annual trend indicator.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in London

How many Theft incidents were reported in London?

Between May 22, 2026, and July 21, 2026, a total of 592 Theft incidents were logged in London, Ontario. All 592 records in the dataset contain usable occurrence date information. These Theft incidents represent 17.7% of the city-wide total of 3,336 reported incidents across all categories.

How does Theft compare to other crime categories in London?

Theft is the second most common category among the 7 categories tracked in London for this period, with 592 incidents. It ranks below the Other category, which recorded 1,325 incidents, but above Break and enter with 527 incidents, Mischief with 390 incidents, Assault with 312 incidents, and Fraud with 164 incidents.

What share of total reported crime in London is accounted for by Theft?

Theft accounts for 17.7% of all recorded crime incidents in London during the timeframe from May 22, 2026, to July 21, 2026. This percentage is derived from the 592 reported Theft incidents out of London's total city-wide count of 3,336 incidents across 7 tracked categories.

Are there year-over-year trend comparisons available for Theft in London?

Year-over-year percentage comparisons are not available for this dataset because the year series includes only 2026 data, showing 592 incidents recorded between May 22, 2026, and July 21, 2026. Without data from prior years, long-term trends or annual comparisons cannot be drawn for this category.

Other crime categories in London

Sources

Data is sourced from official open data portals published by municipal authorities in ON.

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