Centretown Crime Map — Ottawa, Ontario

Centretown, Ottawa recorded 968 incidents in 2025, representing 13.5% of the city's total. The leading category was 'Other,' with 394 incidents, followed by theft at 376. This neighbourhood's data reflects a mix of property and other offences.

968
Mapped incidents
13.5%
Share of Ottawa incidents
Other
Top category
394 incidents
2025-11-01 to 2025-12-31
Data window

Incident mix in Centretown

Other 394
40.7% of Centretown incidents
Theft 376
38.8% of Centretown incidents
Assault 83
8.6% of Centretown incidents
Fraud 59
6.1% of Centretown incidents
3% of Centretown incidents
2.6% of Centretown incidents

Crime in Centretown

Centretown, a neighbourhood in Ottawa, recorded 968 incidents between November 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. This figure represents 13.5% of the city's total incidents during the same period, highlighting its significance within the broader urban landscape.

The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents in Centretown, offering insights into the types of crimes most frequently occurring in this area. Understanding these patterns can help residents and local authorities address specific concerns and allocate resources effectively.

Data coverage

The data covers a two-month period from November to December 2025. It is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, which can impact comparisons over time. This dataset reflects incidents reported during this specific window, providing a focused view of crime trends in Centretown.

Category breakdown

In Centretown, the leading categories of incidents were 'Other' with 394 reports and 'Theft' with 376 reports. Together, these two categories account for approximately 80% of the neighbourhood's total incidents. 'Assault' followed with 83 reports, making it the third most common category.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Centretown's incident profile is heavily weighted toward 'Other' and 'Theft,' which together make up four-fifths of all reports. This contrasts with nearby areas like Byward Market, where the total incident count is lower (535), suggesting different dynamics at play. The high proportion of 'Other' incidents—over 40%—is notable and may warrant further examination to understand what specific issues are being captured under this broad category.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in Centretown

What was the total number of incidents in Centretown during the reported period?

Centretown recorded 968 incidents between November 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. This accounts for 13.5% of Ottawa's total incidents during the same period.

Which categories of incidents were most common in Centretown?

The most common categories were 'Other' with 394 incidents and 'Theft' with 376 incidents. These two categories together make up approximately 80% of all incidents in the neighbourhood.

How does Centretown compare to nearby neighbourhoods in terms of incident counts?

Centretown had 968 incidents, while nearby Byward Market recorded 535 incidents and Lowertown had 346 incidents during the same period.

What proportion of Ottawa's total incidents occurred in Centretown?

Centretown accounted for 13.5% of the city's total incidents during the reported period, highlighting its significance within Ottawa's broader urban landscape.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal, reflecting reported incidents in Ottawa.

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