Assault in Vancouver — Crime Map & Statistics

Vancouver recorded 102 assault incidents between April 2 and June 1, 2026, representing 6.4% of the city's total crime during this period. Assault ranked as the fifth most common crime category out of eight, with the Central Business District reporting the highest count at 34 incidents.

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

102
Assault incidents
6.4%
Share of Vancouver incidents
5 of 8
Category rank
Central Business District
Top neighbourhood
34 incidents
2026-04-02 to 2026-06-01
Data window

Where Assault concentrates

33.3% of Assault incidents
14.7% of Assault incidents
9.8% of Assault incidents
6.9% of Assault incidents
3.9% of Assault incidents

Assault in Vancouver

This page covers reported assault incidents in Vancouver, British Columbia. During the period from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026, there were 102 reported assaults in the city. These incidents account for 6.4% of Vancouver's total reported crime during this window.

Assault is one of eight crime categories tracked in Vancouver. The data reflects incidents reported to local law enforcement and made available through BC's open-data portal.

How Assault compares

Assault ranks fifth among Vancouver's crime categories by volume. It is less frequent than other categories such as theft (522 incidents), mischief (201 incidents), and break and enter (109 incidents), but more frequent than bike theft (47 incidents). The 102 assaults represent a smaller share of overall crime compared to categories like theft and mischief.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Assault in Vancouver

  1. Central Business District — 34 incidents
  2. Strathcona — 15 incidents
  3. Renfrew-Collingwood — 10 incidents
  4. West End — 7 incidents
  5. Mount Pleasant — 4 incidents

What these numbers mean

Assault accounts for a relatively small portion of Vancouver's reported crime, with 102 incidents making up 6.4% of the total. The Central Business District stands out with the highest count among neighbourhoods, though the short reporting window limits broader trend analysis. Compared to other categories like theft and mischief, assault is less frequent but remains a notable concern. The data reflects only reported incidents, and the two-month window does not provide a full annual picture.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Assault in Vancouver

How many assault incidents were reported in Vancouver?

There were 102 reported assault incidents in Vancouver from April 2 to June 1, 2026.

Which neighbourhood had the most assault incidents?

The Central Business District had the highest count with 34 reported assault incidents.

How does assault compare to other crime categories in Vancouver?

Assault ranks fifth among Vancouver's crime categories, with fewer incidents than theft (522) and mischief (201), but more than bike theft (47).

What percentage of Vancouver's total crime does assault represent?

Assault accounts for 6.4% of Vancouver's total reported crime during this period.

Other crime categories in Vancouver

Sources

Data sourced from the BC government's open-data portal.

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