Nanaimo Crime in 2021 — Statistics & Map

In 2021, Nanaimo recorded 900 reported incidents, with mischief being the most frequent offence at 407 cases. Theft and theft from vehicles followed, with 232 and 177 incidents respectively. This dataset represents the only year of available data for Nanaimo, providing a snapshot of crime trends for the year.

900
Incidents in 2021
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Share of selected city data
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Rank among years
Mischief
Top category
407 incidents

Category mix in 2021

Mischief 407
45.2% of 2021 incidents
Theft 232
25.8% of 2021 incidents
19.7% of 2021 incidents
7.2% of 2021 incidents
2.1% of 2021 incidents

Nanaimo crime 2021

In 2021, Nanaimo recorded 900 reported incidents across all crime categories. This dataset represents the sole year of available data for the city, providing a snapshot of crime patterns during that period.

This page details the types of incidents reported in Nanaimo in 2021, highlighting the most frequent categories and their respective counts. Without prior-year data, year-over-year comparisons are not possible, but the 2021 figures offer a baseline for understanding crime trends in the city.

Year-over-year

The 2021 data for Nanaimo shows a total of 900 reported incidents, with mischief being the most common category at 407 occurrences. Theft and theft from vehicles were also significant, accounting for 232 and 177 incidents, respectively. Break-and-enter and auto theft rounded out the top five categories, with 65 and 19 incidents. This single-year dataset provides a foundational view of crime in Nanaimo, though trends cannot be assessed without additional years of data.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2021 data for Nanaimo highlights a strong prevalence of property-related crimes, with mischief, theft, and theft from vehicles making up the majority of incidents. Together, these three categories account for over 80% of the total reported crimes. The absence of prior-year data means trends cannot be analyzed, but the concentration of property crimes is notable. This baseline year will be useful for future comparisons as more data becomes available.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Nanaimo crime in 2021

How many incidents were reported in Nanaimo in 2021?

Nanaimo recorded 900 reported incidents in 2021. This figure includes all categories of crime reported during the year.

Is there a trend in crime for Nanaimo?

No trend data is available for Nanaimo, as 2021 is the only year of data provided. Year-over-year comparisons cannot be made.

What was the most common type of crime in Nanaimo in 2021?

Mischief was the most common type of crime in Nanaimo in 2021, with 407 reported incidents.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from the open-data portal provided by the Government of British Columbia (BC).

Sources

Data sourced from the Government of British Columbia (BC) open-data portal.

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