Mischief in Montreal — Crime Map & Statistics

In Montreal, 2,841 mischief incidents were reported, making up 22.5% of the city's total 12,643 crimes. This category ranks third among six crime types, with theft from vehicle and break and enter being more frequent.

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

2,841
Mischief incidents
22.5%
Share of Montreal incidents
3 of 6
Category rank
2026-04-02 to 2026-06-01
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Mischief in Montreal

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Montreal, Quebec. During the period from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026, there were 2,841 reported incidents of mischief in the city.

Mischief accounts for 22.5% of all reported incidents in Montreal during this period, making it one of the more common categories of crime in the city.

How Mischief compares

In Montreal, mischief ranks as the third most common category of reported incidents, following theft from vehicle (3,204 incidents) and break and enter (3,013 incidents). It is more frequent than auto theft (2,797 incidents), robbery (787 incidents), and homicide (1 incident). This ranking highlights the prevalence of property-related crimes in the city.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Mischief is a significant category in Montreal's crime data, accounting for nearly a quarter of all reported incidents in the spring of 2026. Its ranking as the third most common category underscores the prevalence of property-related offences. While the data covers only a two-month window, the volume of incidents is notable. The absence of year-over-year data limits trend analysis, but the current figures highlight mischief as a key area within Montreal's crime landscape.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Montreal

How many mischief incidents were reported in Montreal?

There were 2,841 reported mischief incidents in Montreal from April 2 to June 1, 2026.

What percentage of Montreal's total incidents does mischief represent?

Mischief accounts for 22.5% of all reported incidents in Montreal during this period.

How does mischief compare to other crime categories in Montreal?

Mischief is the third most common category, following theft from vehicle (3,204 incidents) and break and enter (3,013 incidents).

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers mischief 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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