Harewood Crime Map — Nanaimo, British Columbia

Harewood, Nanaimo, recorded 75 incidents in 2021, representing 8.3% of the city's total. Mischief was the leading category, with 42 cases, followed by theft (22) and theft from vehicles (7).

75
Mapped incidents
8.3%
Share of Nanaimo incidents
Mischief
Top category
42 incidents
2021-01-20 to 2021-03-21
Data window

Incident mix in Harewood

56% of Harewood incidents
Theft 22
29.3% of Harewood incidents
9.3% of Harewood incidents
4% of Harewood incidents
1.3% of Harewood incidents

Crime in Harewood

Harewood, a neighbourhood in Nanaimo, British Columbia, recorded 75 incidents between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021. This figure represents 8.3% of Nanaimo's total incidents during the same period.

The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents in Harewood, offering insights into the types of crimes that occurred in the area during this timeframe.

Data coverage

The data covers a two-month period from January 20 to March 21, 2021. It is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, which can affect comparisons over time. This dataset reflects incidents reported during this specific window.

Category breakdown

In Harewood, mischief was the leading category with 42 incidents, followed by theft with 22 incidents. Together, these two categories account for 64 of the 75 incidents, or 85.3% of the neighbourhood's total. Theft from vehicle was the third most common category, with 7 incidents.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Harewood's incident profile is heavily weighted toward property-related crimes, with mischief and theft accounting for the vast majority of reports. The absence of violent incidents is notable, especially when compared to nearby areas like Downtown, which had a higher overall count. The neighbourhood's data suggests a focus on property crime, which may be useful for local policing and community safety initiatives.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in Harewood

What was the most common type of incident in Harewood?

Mischief was the most common type of incident in Harewood, with 42 reports. This category alone accounts for more than half of the neighbourhood's total incidents.

How does Harewood compare to nearby neighbourhoods?

Harewood had 75 incidents, while nearby Downtown had 180 and Northfield had 102. Harewood's incident count is lower than these adjacent areas.

Were there any violent incidents reported in Harewood?

No violent incidents were reported in Harewood during the covered period. All incidents fell under property-related categories.

What proportion of Nanaimo's incidents occurred in Harewood?

Harewood accounted for 8.3% of Nanaimo's total incidents during this period, with 75 out of 900 incidents city-wide.

Sources

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

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