In 2021, Nanaimo's University District recorded 50 crime incidents, representing 5.6% of the city's total. Mischief was the leading category with 23 reports, followed by theft (12) and theft from vehicles (10).
The University District neighbourhood in Nanaimo recorded 50 incidents between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021. This represents 5.6% of the city's total incidents during the same period. The area experienced a mix of property-related offences, with no violent crimes reported.
The data provides a snapshot of crime in the University District, highlighting its share of Nanaimo's overall incidents. The neighbourhood's incident count is relatively low compared to other areas in the city.
The data covers a two-month period from January 20 to March 21, 2021. This short window limits trend analysis, as seasonal variations and longer-term patterns cannot be assessed. Neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, affecting comparability with other periods.
The leading category in the University District was mischief, with 23 incidents. Theft was the second most common, with 12 incidents, followed by theft from vehicle, with 10 incidents. Break and enter was also notable, with 5 incidents. These categories account for the majority of the neighbourhood's recorded incidents.
The University District's incident profile is heavily weighted toward property crimes, with mischief and theft accounting for nearly three-quarters of its total. Compared to nearby Downtown (180 incidents) and Northfield (102 incidents), the University District's count is significantly lower, suggesting a quieter area in terms of reported incidents. The absence of violent crime is notable, as is the concentration of property-related offences.
Mischief was the most common type of incident, with 23 reported cases between January 20 and March 21, 2021.
The University District had 50 incidents, which is lower than nearby areas like Downtown (180 incidents) and Northfield (102 incidents).
No violent crimes were reported in the University District during the covered period.
The University District accounted for 5.6% of Nanaimo's total incidents during this period.
Data sourced from the BC open-data portal, covering incidents reported by Nanaimo authorities.