Downtown Crime Map — Nanaimo, British Columbia

Overview

Downtown Nanaimo recorded 180 incidents in early 2021, accounting for 20% of the city's total crime during this period. Mischief was the leading category, with 102 reported cases, followed by theft from vehicles (35) and general theft (29).

At a glance

180

Mapped incidents

20%

Share of Nanaimo incidents

Mischief

Top category

102 incidents

2021-01-20 to 2021-03-21

Data window

Incident mix in Downtown

Mischief 102

56.7% of Downtown incidents

Theft from vehicle 35

19.4% of Downtown incidents

Theft 29

16.1% of Downtown incidents

Break and enter 11

6.1% of Downtown incidents

Auto theft 3

1.7% of Downtown incidents

Crime in Downtown

Downtown Nanaimo recorded 180 incidents between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021. This represents 20% of the city's total reported incidents during the same period. The neighbourhood's incident count is notable within the broader context of Nanaimo's crime data.

The data provides a snapshot of crime in the area, highlighting the types of incidents most frequently reported. Downtown Nanaimo's share of the city's total incidents underscores its significance in the overall crime landscape of Nanaimo.

Data coverage

The data covers a two-month period from January 20 to March 21, 2021. This relatively short window limits the ability to draw long-term trend conclusions. Neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, affecting comparability with other periods.

Category breakdown

Mischief was the leading category in Downtown Nanaimo, with 102 incidents. Theft from vehicle followed with 35 incidents, and theft with 29. Together, these three categories account for 92% of the neighbourhood's total incidents, indicating a strong focus on property-related crimes.

Key stats

180 incidents in Downtown Nanaimo
20% of Nanaimo's total incidents
Mischief: 102 incidents
Theft from vehicle: 35 incidents
Theft: 29 incidents

What these numbers mean

Downtown Nanaimo's incident count is significant, representing a fifth of the city's total. The dominance of mischief and theft-related incidents sets it apart from nearby areas like Northfield and Harewood, which have lower counts. The absence of violent incidents in the data is notable, suggesting a focus on property crimes in this neighbourhood.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Neighbourhood boundaries: Defined by the upstream open-data source and may shift year-to-year, so direct comparisons over time can be affected by boundary changes.
Small counts are volatile: A neighbourhood with single-digit incidents one period and zero the next is not necessarily safer; it’s the sampling noise of small numbers.
Data window: 2021-01-20 to 2021-03-21.

Frequently asked questions about crime in Downtown

What was the most common type of incident in Downtown Nanaimo?

Mischief was the most common type of incident, with 102 reports. This category alone accounts for more than half of the neighbourhood's total incidents.

How does Downtown Nanaimo compare to other neighbourhoods?

Downtown Nanaimo had 180 incidents, which is higher than nearby neighbourhoods like Northfield (102) and Harewood (75). It represents 20% of the city's total incidents.

Were there any violent incidents reported in Downtown Nanaimo?

No violent incidents were reported in Downtown Nanaimo during the covered period. The data focuses primarily on property-related crimes.

What period does this data cover?

The data covers incidents reported between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021. This two-month window provides a snapshot of crime in the area.

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open-data portal, covering reported incidents in Nanaimo.