St. Thomas Crime in 2019 — Statistics & Map

In 2019, St. Thomas recorded 817 reported incidents, marking a significant 353.9% increase from the previous year. The 'Other' category dominated, accounting for 699 incidents, while theft and mischief followed with 70 and 23 reports respectively.

817
Incidents in 2019
81.9%
Share of selected city data
1 of 2
Rank among years
Other
Top category
699 incidents
+353.9%
Year-over-year
vs 2018

Category mix in 2019

Other 699
85.6% of 2019 incidents
Theft 70
8.6% of 2019 incidents
2.8% of 2019 incidents
1.6% of 2019 incidents
Assault 11
1.3% of 2019 incidents
0.1% of 2019 incidents

St. Thomas crime 2019

In 2019, St. Thomas recorded 817 reported incidents, marking a significant increase from the previous year. This figure represents 81.9% of the city's total reported incidents across the two-year dataset.

This page details the types of incidents reported in St. Thomas during 2019, highlighting the most frequent categories and comparing the year's data to 2018.

Year-over-year

The 2019 incident count in St. Thomas rose sharply from 180 in 2018, reflecting a 353.9% increase. While the raw number of reported incidents grew substantially, it is important to note that these figures represent total counts, not per-capita rates. The dataset spans only two years, limiting long-term trend analysis.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2019 data for St. Thomas shows a dramatic rise in reported incidents compared to 2018, with the 'Other' category dominating the counts. This category alone accounts for 699 incidents, far outpacing theft and mischief. Given the limited two-year dataset, it's unclear whether this spike reflects a temporary anomaly or the beginning of a longer-term trend. The heavy concentration in the 'Other' category suggests a need for more granular data to understand the nature of these incidents.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about St. Thomas crime in 2019

How many incidents were reported in St. Thomas in 2019?

There were 817 reported incidents in St. Thomas in 2019, which is a significant increase from the 180 incidents reported in 2018.

What was the trend in reported incidents from 2018 to 2019?

Reported incidents in St. Thomas increased by 353.9% from 2018 to 2019, rising from 180 to 817 incidents.

Which category had the highest number of incidents in 2019?

The 'Other' category had the highest number of incidents in 2019, with 699 reported cases.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from the open data portal provided by the Province of Ontario (ON), which compiles reported incidents from local law enforcement agencies.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario (ON) open data portal, which provides reported incident data from local law enforcement agencies.

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