Break and enter in Montreal — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Montreal recorded 3,013 break and enter incidents, accounting for 23.8% of the city's total reported crimes. This category ranks second among six tracked crime types.

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

3,013
Break and enter incidents
23.8%
Share of Montreal incidents
2 of 6
Category rank
2026-04-02 to 2026-06-01
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Break and enter in Montreal

This page covers reported break-and-enter incidents in Montreal, Quebec. During the period from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026, there were 3,013 reported break-and-enter incidents in the city.

Break-and-enter incidents accounted for 23.8% of all reported crime in Montreal during this period, making it the second most common category of crime in the city.

How Break and enter compares

Break and enter is the second most common crime category in Montreal, trailing only theft from vehicle (3,204 incidents). It is more frequent than mischief (2,841 incidents), auto theft (2,797 incidents), robbery (787 incidents), and homicide (1 incident). The 3,013 break-and-enter incidents represent nearly a quarter of all reported crime in the city during this period.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Break and enter is a significant category in Montreal's crime data, accounting for nearly a quarter of all reported incidents. It ranks second only to theft from vehicle, highlighting its prevalence in the city. The 3,013 incidents reported over this two-month period underscore the frequency of this crime. While the data does not show year-over-year trends, the high count relative to other categories is notable. This category's prominence suggests it is a key area of focus within Montreal's overall crime landscape.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Break and enter in Montreal

How many break-and-enter incidents were reported in Montreal?

There were 3,013 reported break-and-enter incidents in Montreal from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026.

What percentage of Montreal's crime is break and enter?

Break-and-enter incidents accounted for 23.8% of all reported crime in Montreal during this period.

How does break and enter compare to other crimes in Montreal?

Break and enter is the second most common crime in Montreal, with 3,013 incidents, trailing only theft from vehicle (3,204 incidents).

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers break-and-enter incidents reported from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026.

Other crime categories in Montreal

Sources

Data sourced from the Quebec open-data portal.

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