Break and enter in Nanaimo — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2021, Nanaimo recorded 65 break and enter incidents, representing 7.2% of the city's total crime. This category ranked 4th among 5 crime types, with Downtown, Northfield, and South End being the most affected neighbourhoods.

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

65
Break and enter incidents
7.2%
Share of Nanaimo incidents
4 of 5
Category rank
Downtown
Top neighbourhood
11 incidents
2021-01-20 to 2021-03-21
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Where Break and enter concentrates

16.9% of Break and enter incidents
15.4% of Break and enter incidents
15.4% of Break and enter incidents
10.8% of Break and enter incidents
7.7% of Break and enter incidents

Break and enter in Nanaimo

This page covers reported break-and-enter incidents in Nanaimo, British Columbia, during the period from January 20, 2021, to March 21, 2021. Break and enter refers to unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit an offence.

During this period, Nanaimo recorded 65 break-and-enter incidents. These incidents accounted for 7.2% of the city's total reported crime incidents, which stood at 900.

How Break and enter compares

In Nanaimo, break and enter ranked as the fourth most frequent category of reported crime during this period. It was preceded by mischief, which had 407 incidents, theft with 232 incidents, and theft from vehicle with 177 incidents. Auto theft, with 19 incidents, was the least frequent among the top five categories. This ranking highlights that while break and enter is a notable concern, it is less frequent than property-related crimes such as mischief and theft.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Break and enter in Nanaimo

  1. Downtown — 11 incidents
  2. Northfield — 10 incidents
  3. South End — 10 incidents
  4. Newcastle/brechin — 7 incidents
  5. University District — 5 incidents

What these numbers mean

Break and enter in Nanaimo accounted for 7.2% of the city’s total crime incidents during the early months of 2021, ranking fourth among the five reported categories. While not the most frequent crime type, its presence is notable, particularly in neighbourhoods like Downtown, Northfield, and South End. The data reflects a snapshot of activity over a two-month period, making it difficult to draw broader trends. However, the concentration of incidents in specific areas may indicate localized patterns worth monitoring.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Break and enter in Nanaimo

How many break-and-enter incidents were reported in Nanaimo in early 2021?

There were 65 reported break-and-enter incidents in Nanaimo between January 20 and March 21, 2021.

What percentage of Nanaimo’s total crime incidents were break-and-enter cases?

Break-and-enter incidents made up 7.2% of Nanaimo’s total reported crime incidents during this period.

Which neighbourhoods in Nanaimo had the highest number of break-and-enter incidents?

The Downtown neighbourhood had the highest number with 11 incidents, followed by Northfield and South End, each with 10 incidents.

How does break and enter compare to other crime categories in Nanaimo?

Break and enter ranked fourth among the five reported crime categories, with mischief (407 incidents) and theft (232 incidents) being more frequent.

Other crime categories in Nanaimo

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal, as provided by the Nanaimo open data initiative.

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