In 2025, Ottawa recorded 2 homicide incidents, accounting for less than 1% of the city's total 7,186 reported crimes. Homicide ranked 8th among 8 crime categories, with theft being the most frequent.
Data current through . Source: official Ottawa police open-data portal.
This page covers reported homicide incidents in Ottawa, Ontario. In the two-month period from November to December 2025, there were 2 reported homicides in the city. These incidents represent less than 1% of Ottawa's total reported crimes during this period.
Homicide is one of the least frequently reported crime categories in Ottawa, ranking 8th out of 8 categories. The data reflects only reported incidents, and homicide counts are typically small and volatile year-to-year.
Homicide accounts for a very small portion of Ottawa's reported crimes. Theft is the most common category, with 3,314 incidents, followed by assault at 1,064. Other categories such as fraud (889), mischief (427), and other crimes (1,053) are also more prevalent than homicide. Given its low frequency, homicide trends can fluctuate significantly from year to year.
Homicide is the least frequent crime category in Ottawa, with only 2 incidents reported in late 2025. This low count aligns with its 8th-place ranking among all categories. While homicide figures are small, they are highly volatile; even minor changes can appear dramatic in percentage terms. The short two-month window limits trend analysis, but the data confirms homicide remains rare compared to property and assault-related crimes. The concentration of both incidents in Whitehaven - Queensway Terrace North may reflect localized circumstances rather than a city-wide pattern.
There were 2 reported homicides in Ottawa between November and December 2025. This figure represents less than 1% of the city's total reported crimes during this period.
Whitehaven - Queensway Terrace North was the only neighbourhood with reported homicides in late 2025, accounting for both incidents.
Homicide ranks 8th out of 8 categories, making it the least frequent. Theft is the most common, with 3,314 incidents, followed by assault (1,064) and fraud (889).
Homicide is inherently rare compared to property crimes or assaults. The 2 incidents in late 2025 are consistent with its status as the least reported category in Ottawa.
Data sourced from the Government of Ontario's open data portal.