WOOLWICH Crime Map — Waterloo Region, Ontario

Overview

WOOLWICH in Waterloo Region recorded 66 crime incidents, representing 2.3% of the city's total. Theft was the leading category with 34 reports, followed by fraud with 20. Violent crimes were minimal, with only 2 incidents reported.

At a glance

Mapped incidents

2.3%

Share of Waterloo Region incidents

Theft

Top category

34 incidents

2026-03-20 to 2026-05-13

Data window

Incident mix in WOOLWICH

Theft 34

51.5% of WOOLWICH incidents

Fraud 20

30.3% of WOOLWICH incidents

Break and enter 10

15.2% of WOOLWICH incidents

Assault 1

1.5% of WOOLWICH incidents

Robbery 1

1.5% of WOOLWICH incidents

Crime in WOOLWICH

WOOLWICH, a neighbourhood in Waterloo Region, Ontario, recorded 66 incidents between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026. This figure represents 2.3% of the city's total incidents during the same period.

The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents in WOOLWICH, offering insights into the types of crimes occurring in the area. Understanding these patterns can help residents and policymakers make informed decisions about community safety.

Data coverage

The data covers a period of approximately two months in 2026. It is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, which can affect comparisons over time. The dataset includes incidents reported between March 20 and May 13, 2026.

Category breakdown

In WOOLWICH, the leading category of incidents was theft, with 34 reported cases. Fraud followed closely, with 20 incidents. Break and enter was the third most common category, with 10 reported cases. These figures highlight the prevalence of property-related crimes in the neighbourhood.

Key stats

66 total incidents in WOOLWICH
2.3% of Waterloo Region's total incidents
Theft: 34 incidents
Fraud: 20 incidents
Break and enter: 10 incidents

What these numbers mean

WOOLWICH's incident profile is notably tilted toward property crimes, with theft and fraud accounting for over three-quarters of its 66 incidents. This contrasts with nearby KITCHENER, which had a much higher total of 1,424 incidents, suggesting WOOLWICH experiences lower overall activity. The minimal violent crime—only 2 incidents—further distinguishes it from areas with higher assault or robbery rates.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Neighbourhood boundaries: Defined by the upstream open-data source and may shift year-to-year, so direct comparisons over time can be affected by boundary changes.
Small counts are volatile: A neighbourhood with single-digit incidents one period and zero the next is not necessarily safer; it’s the sampling noise of small numbers.
Data window: 2026-03-20 to 2026-05-13.

Frequently asked questions about crime in WOOLWICH

What is the total number of incidents in WOOLWICH?

WOOLWICH recorded 66 incidents between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026. This represents 2.3% of Waterloo Region's total incidents during the same period.

What are the top categories of incidents in WOOLWICH?

The top categories in WOOLWICH are theft with 34 incidents, fraud with 20 incidents, and break and enter with 10 incidents.

How does WOOLWICH compare to nearby neighbourhoods?

WOOLWICH had 66 incidents, while nearby KITCHENER recorded 1,424 incidents, CAMBRIDGE had 759, and WATERLOO had 520. This indicates WOOLWICH has a lower incident count compared to its neighbours.

What is the date range for this data?

The data covers incidents reported between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal.