Newcastle/brechin Crime Map — Nanaimo, British Columbia

Newcastle/Brechin in Nanaimo recorded 76 crime incidents in 2021, representing 8.4% of the city's total. Mischief was the leading category, with 37 reports, followed by theft and theft from vehicles.

76
Mapped incidents
8.4%
Share of Nanaimo incidents
Mischief
Top category
37 incidents
2021-01-20 to 2021-03-21
Data window

Incident mix in Newcastle/brechin

48.7% of Newcastle/brechin incidents
Theft 16
21.1% of Newcastle/brechin incidents
18.4% of Newcastle/brechin incidents
9.2% of Newcastle/brechin incidents
2.6% of Newcastle/brechin incidents

Crime in Newcastle/brechin

Newcastle/Brechin recorded 76 incidents between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021. This neighbourhood accounted for 8.4% of Nanaimo's total incidents during this period.

The data provides a snapshot of crime in the area, with mischief being the most frequently reported category. The figures are based on reported incidents and reflect the types of crimes occurring in the neighbourhood.

Data coverage

The data covers a two-month period in early 2021, from January 20 to March 21. This short window limits the ability to identify long-term trends or seasonal patterns. Neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, so comparisons with other periods should be made with caution.

Category breakdown

Mischief was the leading category in Newcastle/Brechin, with 37 incidents. Theft was the second most common, with 16 reports, followed closely by theft from vehicle, which had 14 incidents. Break and enter was also notable, with 7 cases reported.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Newcastle/Brechin's incident profile is heavily weighted toward property-related crimes, with mischief and theft accounting for the majority of reports. The neighbourhood's 76 incidents are lower than nearby areas like Downtown (180) and Northfield (102), suggesting a relatively quieter period. The absence of violent crime in this dataset is notable, though the short timeframe may not fully capture typical patterns.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in Newcastle/brechin

How many incidents were reported in Newcastle/Brechin?

There were 76 incidents reported in Newcastle/Brechin between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021.

What was the most common type of incident?

Mischief was the most common, with 37 incidents reported during this period.

How does Newcastle/Brechin compare to nearby neighbourhoods?

Newcastle/Brechin had fewer incidents than Downtown (180) and Northfield (102), but more than Harewood (75).

Were there any violent crimes reported?

No violent crimes were reported in Newcastle/Brechin during this two-month period.

Sources

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

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