Assault in Thunder Bay — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In 2024, Thunder Bay recorded 340 assault incidents, representing 19.6% of the city's total 1,733 reported crimes. Assault ranked as the second most frequent crime category.

Data current through 2024-10-24. Source: official Thunder Bay police open-data portal.

At a glance

340

Assault incidents

19.6%

Share of Thunder Bay incidents

2 of 9

Category rank

2024-08-25 to 2024-10-24

Data window

Assault in Thunder Bay

This page covers reported assault incidents in Thunder Bay, Ontario. During the period from August 25, 2024, to October 24, 2024, there were 340 reported assaults in the city. These incidents account for 19.6% of Thunder Bay's total reported crime during this timeframe.

Assault is the second most common category of reported crime in Thunder Bay, trailing only the 'Other' category. The data reflects incidents reported to local law enforcement and does not include unreported cases.

How Assault compares

In Thunder Bay, assault is the second most frequently reported crime category, representing nearly one-fifth of all incidents. It ranks ahead of theft (239 incidents), break and enter (148), mischief (118), and robbery (57). The 'Other' category leads with 752 incidents, making up the largest share of reported crime. This distribution highlights assault as a significant concern within the city's crime landscape.

Key stats

340 reported assault incidents
19.6% of Thunder Bay's total crime
Second most common crime category
Data covers August 25 to October 24, 2024
752 incidents in the 'Other' category

What these numbers mean

Assault stands out as a major category in Thunder Bay's crime data, accounting for nearly 20% of all reported incidents. Its position as the second most common crime underscores its prevalence, though it remains behind the broad 'Other' category. The data reflects a two-month window, making it difficult to draw broader trends. However, the concentration of assaults relative to other crimes like theft and break-and-enter is notable.

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: 2024-08-25 to 2024-10-24.

Frequently asked questions about Assault in Thunder Bay

How many assault incidents were reported in Thunder Bay?

There were 340 reported assault incidents in Thunder Bay between August 25 and October 24, 2024.

What percentage of Thunder Bay's crime is assault?

Assault accounts for 19.6% of all reported crime in Thunder Bay during this period.

How does assault compare to other crimes in Thunder Bay?

Assault is the second most common crime, behind the 'Other' category (752 incidents) but ahead of theft (239) and break-and-enter (148).

What time period does this data cover?

The data spans from August 25, 2024, to October 24, 2024, a two-month window.

Other crime categories in Thunder Bay

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, reflecting reported incidents in Thunder Bay.