Montreal Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

Montreal recorded 12,643 crime incidents in 2026. Theft from vehicles was the most frequent, accounting for 3,204 cases, followed by break-and-enter and mischief. This dataset represents the first year of available data for the city.

12,643
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Theft from vehicle
Top category
3,204 incidents

Category mix in 2026

25.3% of 2026 incidents
23.8% of 2026 incidents
Mischief 2,841
22.5% of 2026 incidents
Auto theft 2,797
22.1% of 2026 incidents
Robbery 787
6.2% of 2026 incidents
0% of 2026 incidents

Montreal crime 2026

Montreal recorded 12,643 reported incidents in 2026, marking the first year of available data for the city. This page provides a detailed breakdown of crime patterns across all neighbourhoods, offering insight into the types of incidents reported and their distribution throughout the year.

The data covers a full calendar year, with no prior-year comparisons available. The figures reflect reported incidents, not per-capita risk, and are drawn from open data published by the province of Quebec.

Year-over-year

In 2026, Montreal's reported incidents were dominated by property-related crimes, with theft from vehicles, break-and-enters, and mischief accounting for the majority of cases. Auto theft also ranked among the top categories, while violent crimes like robbery were less frequent. The dataset includes a single homicide report, underscoring the rarity of such incidents in the city's overall crime profile.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Montreal's 2026 data highlights a strong concentration in property crimes, with theft from vehicles, break-and-enters, and auto theft together making up over two-thirds of all incidents. The low homicide count stands out, reinforcing that violent crime remains a small fraction of reported cases. As the only year currently available, this dataset sets a baseline for future comparisons, though trends cannot yet be assessed.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Montreal crime in 2026

How many incidents were reported in Montreal in 2026?

Montreal recorded 12,643 reported incidents in 2026, covering all categories of crime tracked in the dataset.

Is crime increasing or decreasing in Montreal?

No trend can be determined yet, as 2026 is the only year of data currently available for Montreal.

Which crime category was most reported in 2026?

Theft from vehicles was the most reported category, with 3,204 incidents in 2026.

Where does this data come from?

The data is sourced from open crime reports published by the province of Quebec (QC).

Sources

Data sourced from open crime reports published by the Government of Quebec (QC).

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