Fraud accounted for 486 of Waterloo Region's 2,860 reported incidents, representing 17% of total crime. It ranks as the second most common category, trailing only theft.
Data current through . Source: official Waterloo Region police open-data portal.
This page covers reported fraud incidents in Waterloo Region, Ontario. Fraud is the second most common category of reported crime in the region, with 486 incidents recorded between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026.
These incidents account for 17% of all reported crimes in Waterloo Region during this period. The data provides a snapshot of fraud activity, highlighting its prevalence compared to other types of crime in the area.
Fraud is the second most reported crime category in Waterloo Region, trailing only theft, which had 1,731 incidents. It is more common than assault (369 incidents), break and enter (214 incidents), and robbery (60 incidents). This ranking underscores fraud's significant presence in the region's crime landscape, though it remains less frequent than theft.
Fraud stands out as the second most reported crime in Waterloo Region, making up 17% of all incidents. The 486 reported cases highlight its prevalence, though it is still significantly less common than theft. The data shows a clear concentration in Kitchener, which had nearly half of all fraud incidents. With only a partial window of data for 2026, it's too early to identify trends, but the numbers underscore fraud's notable presence in the region's crime landscape.
There were 486 reported fraud incidents in Waterloo Region between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026. This accounts for 17% of all reported crimes in the region during this period.
Kitchener had the highest number of fraud incidents with 216, followed by Cambridge with 133 and Waterloo with 85. These three neighbourhoods accounted for the majority of reported fraud cases.
Fraud is the second most reported crime category in Waterloo Region, following theft (1,731 incidents). It is more common than assault (369 incidents), break and enter (214 incidents), and robbery (60 incidents).
The data covers fraud incidents reported between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026. This is a partial window, so it does not reflect a full year of activity.
Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, provided by the Government of Ontario.