Mischief in Vancouver — Crime Map & Statistics

Vancouver recorded 201 mischief incidents in 2026, representing 12.6% of the city's total crime. This category ranks third among eight crime types, with the Central Business District reporting the highest count at 93 incidents.

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

201
Mischief incidents
12.6%
Share of Vancouver incidents
3 of 8
Category rank
Central Business District
Top neighbourhood
93 incidents
2026-04-02 to 2026-06-01
Data window

Where Mischief concentrates

46.3% of Mischief incidents
10% of Mischief incidents
10% of Mischief incidents
5% of Mischief incidents
4.5% of Mischief incidents

Mischief in Vancouver

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Vancouver, British Columbia. During the period from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026, there were 201 reported incidents of mischief in the city.

Mischief accounts for 12.6% of all reported incidents in Vancouver during this period, making it the third most common category of reported incidents.

How Mischief compares

In Vancouver, mischief is the third most common category of reported incidents, following 'Other' (586 incidents) and 'Theft' (522 incidents). It is more common than 'Break and enter' (109 incidents), 'Assault' (102 incidents), and 'Bike theft' (47 incidents). This ranking highlights the prevalence of mischief among the various categories of reported incidents in the city.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Mischief in Vancouver

  1. Central Business District — 93 incidents
  2. West End — 20 incidents
  3. Strathcona — 20 incidents
  4. Mount Pleasant — 10 incidents
  5. Kensington-Cedar Cottage — 9 incidents

What these numbers mean

Mischief stands out as the third most common category of reported incidents in Vancouver, accounting for 12.6% of the total. The Central Business District has the highest count of mischief incidents, with 93 reported cases. The data covers a specific period from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026, providing a snapshot of mischief incidents during this time. The prevalence of mischief in Vancouver is notable, but the short reporting window limits trend analysis.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Vancouver

What is the total number of mischief incidents reported in Vancouver?

There were 201 reported mischief incidents in Vancouver during the period from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026.

How does mischief compare to other categories of reported incidents in Vancouver?

Mischief is the third most common category of reported incidents in Vancouver, following 'Other' (586 incidents) and 'Theft' (522 incidents).

Which neighbourhood in Vancouver has the highest number of mischief incidents?

The Central Business District has the highest number of mischief incidents, with 93 reported cases.

What percentage of all reported incidents in Vancouver does mischief account for?

Mischief accounts for 12.6% of all reported incidents in Vancouver during the specified period.

Other crime categories in Vancouver

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open-data portal.

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