WELLESLEY Crime Map — Waterloo Region, Ontario

WELLESLEY in Waterloo Region recorded 6 crime incidents, representing 0.2% of the city's total. Fraud was the leading category with 4 incidents, followed by break and enter and theft, each with 1 incident.

6
Mapped incidents
0.2%
Share of Waterloo Region incidents
Fraud
Top category
4 incidents
2026-03-20 to 2026-05-13
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Incident mix in WELLESLEY

Fraud 4
66.7% of WELLESLEY incidents
16.7% of WELLESLEY incidents
Theft 1
16.7% of WELLESLEY incidents

Crime in WELLESLEY

WELLESLEY is a neighbourhood in Waterloo Region, Ontario, with a reported 6 incidents during the period from March 20, 2026, to May 13, 2026. This represents 0.2% of the city's total incidents during this timeframe.

The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents in WELLESLEY, offering insight into the types of crimes that occurred in this area. The incidents are part of a broader dataset covering the entire 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 may vary year to year, which can affect comparisons over time. The dataset includes only reported incidents, and reporting rates can vary.

Category breakdown

In WELLESLEY, the leading category of reported incidents was Fraud, with 4 incidents. Break and enter followed with 1 incident, and Theft also had 1 incident. These categories represent the types of crimes reported in the neighbourhood during the specified period.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

WELLESLEY's incident count is notably low compared to nearby neighbourhoods like KITCHENER (1,424 incidents) and CAMBRIDGE (759 incidents). The dominance of Fraud incidents (4 out of 6) is unusual, as property crimes like Break and enter and Theft are more typical. This small dataset suggests WELLESLEY experienced minimal reported crime during this period, with no violent incidents recorded.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in WELLESLEY

How many incidents were reported in WELLESLEY?

There were 6 reported incidents in WELLESLEY during the period from March 20, 2026, to May 13, 2026.

What was the most common type of incident in WELLESLEY?

Fraud was the most common type of incident in WELLESLEY, with 4 reported cases.

How does WELLESLEY compare to nearby neighbourhoods?

WELLESLEY had significantly fewer incidents (6) compared to KITCHENER (1,424) and CAMBRIDGE (759) during the same period.

Were there any violent incidents in WELLESLEY?

No violent incidents were reported in WELLESLEY during this period.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal, covering reported incidents in Waterloo Region.

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