Byward Market, Ottawa recorded 535 incidents in 2025, accounting for 7.4% of the city's total. Theft was the leading category with 317 cases, followed by other incidents and assault.
The Byward Market neighbourhood in Ottawa recorded 535 incidents between November 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. This area accounted for 7.4% of the city's total incidents during this period.
Byward Market is a notable area within Ottawa, with a mix of commercial and residential spaces. The data covers a two-month window, providing a snapshot of reported incidents in late 2025.
The data spans November and December 2025, capturing incidents reported during these two months. Neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, so direct comparisons with other periods should be made with caution.
The leading category in Byward Market was theft, with 317 incidents. Other notable categories included 'Other' with 79 incidents and assault with 67 incidents. These figures highlight the prevalence of property-related and violent incidents in the area.
Byward Market's incident profile is heavily weighted toward theft, which accounts for nearly 60% of its total. This is a much higher concentration than in nearby Centretown, where theft is also the leading category but with a lower relative share. The neighbourhood's mix of commercial activity and nightlife likely contributes to its distinct pattern. The 535 incidents over two months suggest a busy urban environment, though direct comparisons with other areas should consider their unique contexts.
Theft was the most common incident type in Byward Market, with 317 reported cases between November and December 2025.
Byward Market had 535 incidents, while nearby Centretown recorded 968 and Lowertown had 346 during the same period.
Byward Market accounted for 7.4% of Ottawa's total incidents during the two-month period covered by this data.
There were 67 violent incidents reported in Byward Market, with assault being the third most common category overall.
Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal, covering reported incidents in Ottawa.