Other in Ottawa — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2025, Ottawa recorded 1,053 'Other' crime incidents, representing 14.7% of the city's total 7,186 incidents. This category ranked third among eight crime types, with Centretown reporting the highest count at 394 incidents.

Data current through . Source: official Ottawa police open-data portal.

1,053
Other incidents
14.7%
Share of Ottawa incidents
3 of 8
Category rank
Centretown
Top neighbourhood
394 incidents
2025-11-01 to 2025-12-31
Data window

Where Other concentrates

37.4% of Other incidents
7.5% of Other incidents
3.8% of Other incidents
3.8% of Other incidents
3.2% of Other incidents

Other in Ottawa

This page covers reported incidents of 'Other' crime in Ottawa, Ontario, during November and December 2025. The 'Other' category includes offences that do not fit into more specific crime types, such as certain regulatory violations or lesser-known criminal code infractions.

During this two-month period, Ottawa recorded 1,053 incidents classified as 'Other,' accounting for 14.7% of the city's total reported crime incidents.

How Other compares

In Ottawa, 'Other' crime ranks as the third most reported category, following Theft (3,314 incidents) and Assault (1,064 incidents). It surpasses categories like Fraud (889 incidents), Mischief (427 incidents), and Break and Enter (260 incidents). This ranking highlights the significant presence of 'Other' offences within the city's overall crime landscape.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Other in Ottawa

  1. Centretown — 394 incidents
  2. Byward Market — 79 incidents
  3. Lowertown — 40 incidents
  4. West Centertown — 40 incidents
  5. Overbrook - McArthur — 34 incidents

What these numbers mean

The 'Other' category stands out in Ottawa as the third most reported crime type, contributing nearly 15% of all incidents. Centretown's 394 incidents alone account for over a third of the city's total for this category, suggesting a notable concentration in the downtown core. While the two-month window limits trend analysis, the high volume in specific neighbourhoods may reflect local enforcement priorities or unique urban dynamics. The absence of prior-year data prevents year-over-year comparisons, but the sheer count underscores the category's prominence in Ottawa's crime profile.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Other in Ottawa

What does the 'Other' crime category include?

The 'Other' category typically includes offences not classified under major crime types, such as certain regulatory violations or lesser-known criminal code infractions. Specific inclusions vary by jurisdiction.

Which Ottawa neighbourhood had the most 'Other' incidents?

Centretown recorded the highest number of 'Other' incidents, with 394 reports during the two-month period.

How does 'Other' crime compare to other categories in Ottawa?

'Other' crime ranks third in Ottawa, following Theft (3,314 incidents) and Assault (1,064 incidents), but ahead of Fraud (889 incidents) and Mischief (427 incidents).

What time period does this data cover?

This data covers incidents reported in Ottawa from November 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Other crime categories in Ottawa

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, as published by the Ottawa Police Service.

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