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Mischief in Vancouver — Crime Map & Statistics

Between May 24, 2026, and July 23, 2026, Vancouver recorded 919 mischief incidents out of 5,493 total city incidents. Mischief represents 16.7% of all recorded incidents, ranking third among eight categories behind Theft with 1,966 incidents and Assault with 990 incidents. Among listed areas, Central Business District recorded the largest count with 287 incidents, followed by Strathcona with 108 incidents and Renfrew-Collingwood with 57 incidents.

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

919
Mischief incidents
16.7%
Share of Vancouver incidents
3 of 8
Category rank
Central Business District
Top neighbourhood
287 incidents
2026-05-24 to 2026-07-23
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Where Mischief concentrates

31.2% of Mischief incidents
11.8% of Mischief incidents
6.2% of Mischief incidents
6.1% of Mischief incidents
5.9% of Mischief incidents

Mischief in Vancouver

This narrative page provides an analytical summary of reported Mischief incidents across the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, for the timeframe spanning May 24, 2026, through July 23, 2026. Over this two-month reporting window, law enforcement agencies recorded 919 Mischief incidents within city limits. In comparison, the total volume of reported offences across all municipal categories combined reached 5,493 incidents.

The 919 recorded offences place Mischief at exactly 16.7% of Vancouver's total reported crime volume during this interval. This specific category ranks among 8 total evaluated categories in the city's open dataset. The following sections examine how these figures compare to sibling offence types and detail distribution across local areas, such as the Central Business District where 287 incidents were listed.

How Mischief compares

Within Vancouver's dataset of 8 total categories, Mischief ranks 3rd overall with 919 reported incidents between May 24, 2026, and July 23, 2026. Mischief trails the two highest-volume categories: Theft, which recorded 1,966 incidents, and Assault, which logged 990 incidents. However, Mischief recorded a higher count than several other sibling categories, including Theft from vehicle at 892 incidents, Break and enter at 265 incidents, and Other offences at 220 incidents. Overall, Mischief represents a substantial portion of property-related offences tracked across Vancouver neighbourhoods during this two-month interval.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Mischief in Vancouver

  1. Central Business District — 287 incidents
  2. Strathcona — 108 incidents
  3. Renfrew-Collingwood — 57 incidents
  4. Mount Pleasant — 56 incidents
  5. Grandview-Woodland — 54 incidents

What these numbers mean

Mischief forms a notable share of Vancouver's reported offences, representing 16.7% of all 5,493 citywide incidents recorded between May 24, 2026, and July 23, 2026. Ranking 3rd among 8 categories, its 919 incidents fall below Theft at 1,966 and Assault at 990, but remain higher than Theft from vehicle at 892. Central Business District recorded 287 of these incidents, while Strathcona logged 108. Because this dataset covers a two-month period in 2026, these figures capture a specific timeframe rather than an annual trend.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Vancouver

How many Mischief incidents were reported in Vancouver in 2026?

Between May 24, 2026, and July 23, 2026, Vancouver recorded 919 Mischief incidents according to official open-data releases. This category accounted for 16.7% of the total 5,493 incidents reported across all 8 crime categories in the city during this specific two-month observation window.

Which Vancouver neighbourhood recorded the most Mischief incidents?

The Central Business District recorded the highest count of Mischief incidents in Vancouver, logging 287 reported cases between May 24, 2026, and July 23, 2026. Strathcona recorded the second highest volume for this category with 108 reported incidents over the same period.

How does Mischief compare to other crime categories in Vancouver?

Mischief ranks 3rd among Vancouver's 8 tracked categories with 919 incidents. It trails Theft, which recorded 1,966 incidents, and Assault, which recorded 990 incidents. However, Mischief recorded a higher count than Theft from vehicle, which logged 892 incidents during this two-month timeframe.

What percentage of Vancouver's total crime is classified as Mischief?

Mischief accounts for 16.7% of all reported incidents in Vancouver between May 24, 2026, and July 23, 2026. Out of 5,493 total citywide incidents across 8 categories, 919 were categorized as Mischief, making it one of the main contributors to the city's overall incident count.

Other crime categories in Vancouver

Sources

Crime data for Vancouver is sourced directly from the Vancouver Police Department open data portal in BC.

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