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Oakville Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, Oakville, Ontario recorded 1,771 total reported incidents in the dataset. Among the top categories recorded for the year, Other represented the highest count with 1,396 incidents. Other notable categories include Theft at 90 incidents, Auto theft at 74 incidents, Theft from vehicle at 73 incidents, Mischief at 64 incidents, and Break and enter at 49 incidents. This dataset covers one year of reporting from 2026.

1,771
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Other
Top category
1,396 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Other 1,396
78.8% of 2026 incidents
Theft 90
5.1% of 2026 incidents
4.2% of 2026 incidents
4.1% of 2026 incidents
3.6% of 2026 incidents
2.8% of 2026 incidents

Oakville crime 2026

Oakville recorded 1,771 reported incidents in 2026, marking the first full year of data available for the city. Year-over-year change is not applicable, as this is the initial reporting period in the dataset. This page breaks down those 1,771 records by offence category and highlights how they distribute across the municipality.

The breakdown shows that Other offences dominate the annual tally, followed by Theft, Auto theft, Theft from vehicle, Mischief, and Break and enter. Readers can explore how each category performed during this single-year window and compare the figures against broader municipal reporting standards to understand local reporting patterns.

Year-over-year

With only 2026 data available, the annual profile reflects a single reporting window rather than a multi-year trend. Other offences account for 1,396 of the total, representing the largest share of reported activity. Theft follows at 90 incidents, while Auto theft, Theft from vehicle, Mischief, and Break and enter round out the top six categories with counts between 49 and 74. Because this is the inaugural year in the series, these figures establish the baseline for future municipal comparisons.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2026 dataset establishes Oakville’s baseline with 1,771 incidents, heavily skewed toward Other offences at 1,396 records. Property-related categories like Theft, Auto theft, and Theft from vehicle each report between 73 and 90 incidents, while Mischief and Break and enter remain comparatively lower at 64 and 49. As the sole year in the series, this profile serves as the reference point for all future municipal tracking, with the high volume of Other offences likely reflecting administrative or non-violent reporting classifications rather than traditional street crime.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Oakville crime in 2026

What was the total number of reported incidents in Oakville for 2026?

Oakville reported 1,771 incidents during the 2026 calendar year. This figure represents the complete annual tally available in the current dataset. The count covers all recorded offences across the municipality and serves as the foundational baseline for tracking local reporting patterns moving forward.

How do the 2026 figures compare to previous years?

Year-over-year comparisons are not available because 2026 is the first year included in the Oakville dataset. Without prior annual totals, trend direction cannot be calculated. This single-year snapshot establishes the baseline against which future reporting changes will be measured.

Which offence category had the highest volume in 2026?

Other offences recorded the highest volume with 1,396 incidents, making up the majority of the annual total. Theft followed at 90 incidents, while Auto theft, Theft from vehicle, Mischief, and Break and enter each reported between 49 and 74 incidents.

Where does this crime data originate?

The figures are sourced from the official open-data portal for Ontario municipalities. The dataset aggregates publicly reported incident logs and is updated periodically by provincial authorities. All counts reflect reported activity rather than per-capita rates or population-adjusted metrics.

Sources

Data for Oakville is sourced from the Ontario provincial open-data repository, which aggregates municipal incident reports for public review.

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