KITCHENER Crime Map — Waterloo Region, Ontario

KITCHENER, Waterloo Region, recorded 1,424 incidents between March 20 and May 13, 2026, representing 49.8% of the city's total. Theft was the leading category, with 883 reported cases. Fraud and assault followed, with 216 and 196 incidents, respectively.

1,424
Mapped incidents
49.8%
Share of Waterloo Region incidents
Theft
Top category
883 incidents
2026-03-20 to 2026-05-13
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Incident mix in KITCHENER

Theft 883
62% of KITCHENER incidents
Fraud 216
15.2% of KITCHENER incidents
Assault 196
13.8% of KITCHENER incidents
6.7% of KITCHENER incidents
Robbery 34
2.4% of KITCHENER incidents

Crime in KITCHENER

KITCHENER, a neighbourhood in Waterloo Region, Ontario, recorded 1,424 incidents between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026. This accounts for 49.8% of the city's total incidents during this period.

The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents in KITCHENER, highlighting its contribution to the overall crime landscape in Waterloo Region.

Data coverage

The data covers a specific period from March 20, 2026, to May 13, 2026. It is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries and data collection methods may vary year to year, which can affect comparisons over time.

Category breakdown

The leading category of incidents in KITCHENER was theft, with 883 reported cases. Fraud followed with 216 incidents, and assault was the third most common category, with 196 incidents. These figures highlight the prevalence of property-related crimes in the neighbourhood.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

KITCHENER stands out in Waterloo Region due to its high incident count, accounting for nearly half of the city's total. Theft is the dominant category, with 883 incidents, significantly higher than fraud and assault. Compared to nearby neighbourhoods like CAMBRIDGE and WATERLOO, KITCHENER's incident count is notably higher, indicating a concentration of reported incidents in this area.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in KITCHENER

What is the total number of incidents in KITCHENER?

KITCHENER recorded 1,424 incidents between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026.

What percentage of Waterloo Region's incidents occur in KITCHENER?

KITCHENER accounts for 49.8% of the city's total incidents during this period.

What are the top categories of incidents in KITCHENER?

The top categories are theft with 883 incidents, fraud with 216, and assault with 196.

How does KITCHENER compare to nearby neighbourhoods?

KITCHENER has a higher incident count compared to nearby neighbourhoods like CAMBRIDGE (759 incidents) and WATERLOO (520 incidents).

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal.

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