St. Thomas recorded 997 incidents between December 21, 2018, and February 19, 2019. The majority (85.5%) fell under the 'Other' category, with theft and mischief following. The dataset covers a 60-day window, offering a snapshot of reported crime during this period.
Data current through . Source: official St. Thomas police open-data portal.
This map shows 997 reported incidents in St. Thomas, Ontario, over a 60-day window from December 21, 2018, to February 19, 2019. The data is sourced from the St. Thomas Police Service's public portal, providing a snapshot of criminal activity during this period. Residents and policymakers can use this information to identify patterns and allocate resources effectively.
The dataset includes only incidents with confirmed dates, ensuring accuracy for trend analysis. While the numbers reflect reported crimes, they do not account for unreported incidents or variations in reporting behaviour.
The number of reported incidents in St. Thomas surged from 180 in 2018 to 817 in 2019, marking a 353.9% increase. This sharp rise suggests a significant shift in reporting or criminal activity within the city. The 60-day window captures this trend, highlighting the need for further investigation into the underlying causes.
The majority of incidents in St. Thomas fall under the 'Other' category, accounting for 852 reports (85.5%). Theft follows with 84 incidents (8.4%), while mischief contributes 28 reports (2.8%). These top three categories make up over 96% of all incidents, indicating a heavy concentration in non-violent offences. Assault and break-and-enter each account for 16 incidents (1.6%), rounding out the top five.
St. Thomas's data stands out due to the overwhelming dominance of 'Other' incidents, which account for 85.5% of all reports. The 353.9% year-over-year increase is striking, though the small base of 180 incidents in 2018 means the absolute rise is from a low starting point. The low violent crime count (16 incidents) contrasts with the high volume of non-violent offences, suggesting property-related or administrative incidents drive the totals. The lack of neighbourhood breakdowns limits deeper spatial analysis.
There were 997 reported incidents in St. Thomas between December 21, 2018, and February 19, 2019. This total includes all categories of reported incidents during this 60-day window.
The 'Other' category accounted for the majority of incidents, with 852 reports, or 85.5% of the total. This was followed by theft (84 incidents) and mischief (28 incidents).
Incidents rose sharply from 180 in 2018 to 817 in 2019, a 353.9% increase. However, the 2018 count is based on a partial-year window, so the comparison should be interpreted with caution.
No, neighbourhood-level data is not available for St. Thomas in this dataset. The incidents are reported at the city level only.
The data covers a 60-day period ending on February 19, 2019. It does not include more recent incidents beyond this date.
The data is sourced from open police reports published by the province of Ontario (ON). It reflects incidents reported to law enforcement during the specified period.
Data sourced from open police reports published by the Province of Ontario (ON).