Other in St. Thomas — Crime Map & Statistics

In St. Thomas, 'Other' crime incidents totalled 852, representing 85.5% of the city's 997 reported crimes. This category was the most frequent, surpassing theft, mischief, and assault.

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

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Other in St. Thomas

This page covers reported 'Other' crime incidents in St. Thomas, Ontario. The dataset includes 852 incidents, representing 85.5% of all reported crime in the city during the selected period. The 'Other' category encompasses a range of offences that do not fall under more specific crime types.

The data spans from December 21, 2018, to February 19, 2019, providing a snapshot of crime trends in the city over this period. These figures are based on reported incidents and do not account for unreported crimes.

How Other compares

In St. Thomas, 'Other' is the most frequently reported crime category, significantly outpacing other types. With 852 incidents, it is more common than theft (84 incidents), mischief (28 incidents), assault (16 incidents), break and enter (16 incidents), and auto theft (1 incident). This category alone accounts for the majority of reported crimes in the city.

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What these numbers mean

The 'Other' category dominates St. Thomas's crime data, accounting for 85.5% of all reported incidents. This is unusual compared to many cities where property crimes like theft or mischief often lead. The sharp rise from 153 incidents in 2018 to 699 in 2019 suggests either a real increase or a change in how incidents are classified. Without more context, it's unclear what's driving this trend, but the numbers highlight how much this category shapes the city's overall crime profile.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Other in St. Thomas

What does the 'Other' category include?

The 'Other' category includes a range of offences that do not fit into more specific crime types like theft, assault, or mischief. These incidents are reported but not classified under the other major categories.

How does 'Other' compare to other crime categories in St. Thomas?

'Other' is the most reported category in St. Thomas, with 852 incidents. This is significantly higher than theft (84 incidents), mischief (28 incidents), and assault (16 incidents).

What is the trend for 'Other' incidents in St. Thomas?

There was a significant increase in 'Other' incidents from 2018 to 2019, rising from 153 to 699 incidents, a 356.9% increase.

What period does this data cover?

The data covers incidents reported between December 21, 2018, and February 19, 2019.

Other crime categories in St. Thomas

Sources

Data sourced from open data provided by the Province of Ontario (ON).

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