Toronto recorded 320 robbery incidents between January 30 and March 31, 2026, accounting for 5.5% of the city's total 5,840 crimes in that period. Robbery ranked as the fourth most frequent crime category during this window.
Data current through . Source: official Toronto police open-data portal.
This page covers reported robbery incidents in Toronto, Ontario, during the first three months of 2026. Robbery is defined as the theft or attempted theft of property through force or threat of force. Between January 30 and March 31, 2026, there were 320 reported robbery incidents in the city.
Robbery accounted for 5.5% of Toronto's total reported incidents during this period. While property crimes like theft and break-and-enter are more frequent, robbery remains a significant concern due to its violent nature.
In Toronto, robbery ranks as the fourth most reported crime category, behind assault (3,124 incidents), auto theft (1,092 incidents), and break-and-enter (1,006 incidents). It is more common than theft (194 incidents) and theft from vehicle (65 incidents). This ranking highlights robbery's prevalence compared to other crimes, though it remains less frequent than violent offences like assault.
Robbery in Toronto during early 2026 shows a concentrated pattern, with the Yonge-Bay Corridor neighbourhood leading in reported incidents. While robbery ranks fourth among crime categories, its share of total incidents (5.5%) is notable given its violent nature. The absence of year-over-year data limits trend analysis, but the quarterly count of 320 incidents underscores its persistence as a concern. Compared to property crimes like auto theft and break-and-enter, robbery’s frequency is lower, but its impact remains significant due to the direct threat to personal safety.
There were 320 reported robbery incidents in Toronto between January 30 and March 31, 2026. Of these, 318 had confirmed dates, while 2 lacked specific occurrence dates.
The Yonge-Bay Corridor neighbourhood reported the highest number of robbery incidents, with 14 cases during the first three months of 2026.
Robbery is the fourth most reported crime in Toronto, following assault (3,124 incidents), auto theft (1,092 incidents), and break-and-enter (1,006 incidents). It accounts for 5.5% of all reported incidents in the city.
While robbery is less frequent than some property crimes, it remains a notable concern due to its violent nature. In early 2026, it ranked fourth among reported crime categories in the city.
Data sourced from the Toronto Police Service open data portal (ON).