Theft in Ottawa — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In 2025, Ottawa recorded 3,314 theft incidents, making it the most reported crime category. Theft accounted for 46.1% of the city's total 7,186 reported crimes. Centretown led neighbourhoods with 376 incidents, followed by Byward Market and Lowertown.

Data current through 2025-12-31. Source: official Ottawa police open-data portal.

At a glance

3,314

Theft incidents

46.1%

Share of Ottawa incidents

1 of 8

Category rank

Centretown

Top neighbourhood

376 incidents

2025-11-01 to 2025-12-31

Data window

Where Theft concentrates

Centretown 376

11.3% of Theft incidents

Byward Market 317

9.6% of Theft incidents

Lowertown 212

6.4% of Theft incidents

Cummings 171

5.2% of Theft incidents

South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West 142

4.3% of Theft incidents

Theft in Ottawa

This page covers reported theft incidents in Ottawa, Ontario, during the two-month period from November 1 to December 31, 2025. Theft was the most frequently reported crime category in the city during this time, with a total of 3,314 incidents.

These incidents accounted for 46.1% of all reported crimes in Ottawa over the same period, highlighting theft as a significant concern within the city's overall crime landscape.

How Theft compares

In Ottawa, theft was the most common crime category, surpassing assault (1,064 incidents), other crimes (1,053 incidents), and fraud (889 incidents). Theft incidents were more than three times as frequent as the next most common category, assault. This dominance underscores the prevalence of theft-related offences in the city compared to other types of crime.

Key stats

3,314 theft incidents reported in Ottawa
Theft accounts for 46.1% of all city-wide incidents
Centretown had the highest count with 376 incidents
Byward Market followed with 317 incidents
Lowertown reported 212 incidents

Top neighbourhoods for Theft in Ottawa

Centretown — 376 incidents
Byward Market — 317 incidents
Lowertown — 212 incidents
Cummings — 171 incidents
South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West — 142 incidents

What these numbers mean

Theft stands out as the most reported crime in Ottawa, making up nearly half of all incidents in the city during the two-month period. The concentration of theft incidents in neighbourhoods like Centretown, Byward Market, and Lowertown suggests these areas may experience higher levels of property-related offences. With no prior year data available for comparison, it's unclear whether this is a trend or a snapshot of a specific period. The sheer volume of theft incidents, however, underscores its significance in Ottawa's crime profile.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2025-11-01 to 2025-12-31.

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Ottawa

How many theft incidents were reported in Ottawa?

There were 3,314 reported theft incidents in Ottawa from November 1 to December 31, 2025.

Which neighbourhood in Ottawa had the most theft incidents?

Centretown had the highest number of theft incidents, with 376 reported during this period.

How does theft compare to other crimes in Ottawa?

Theft was the most reported crime category, accounting for 46.1% of all incidents, far exceeding assault (1,064 incidents) and fraud (889 incidents).

What percentage of Ottawa's total crime incidents were theft-related?

Theft made up 46.1% of all reported crime incidents in Ottawa during the two-month period.

Other crime categories in Ottawa

Sources

Data sourced from the Ottawa Police Service open data portal (ON).