Theft in Waterloo Region — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In Waterloo Region, theft was the most reported crime category in 2026, with 1,731 incidents. This accounts for 60.5% of the city's total crime count of 2,860 incidents during the same period.

Data current through 2026-05-13. Source: official Waterloo Region police open-data portal.

At a glance

1,731

Theft incidents

60.5%

Share of Waterloo Region incidents

1 of 5

Category rank

KITCHENER

Top neighbourhood

883 incidents

2026-03-20 to 2026-05-13

Data window

Where Theft concentrates

KITCHENER 883

51% of Theft incidents

CAMBRIDGE 460

26.6% of Theft incidents

WATERLOO 324

18.7% of Theft incidents

WOOLWICH 34

2% of Theft incidents

NORTH DUMFRIES 19

1.1% of Theft incidents

Theft in Waterloo Region

This page covers reported theft incidents in Waterloo Region, Ontario. Theft is the most frequently reported crime category in the region, accounting for 60.5% of all reported incidents during the selected period.

Between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026, there were 1,731 reported theft incidents in Waterloo Region. This category represents a significant portion of the city's overall crime data, highlighting its prevalence in the area.

How Theft compares

Theft is the most common crime in Waterloo Region, with 1,731 incidents reported during this period. This is significantly higher than other categories such as fraud (486 incidents), assault (369 incidents), break and enter (214 incidents), and robbery (60 incidents). Theft accounts for more than half of all reported crimes in the region, making it a notable category in the overall crime landscape.

Key stats

1,731 theft incidents reported
60.5% of all reported crimes in Waterloo Region
Ranked 1st among 5 crime categories
KITCHENER has the highest count with 883 incidents
Data covers March 20, 2026, to May 13, 2026

Top neighbourhoods for Theft in Waterloo Region

KITCHENER — 883 incidents
CAMBRIDGE — 460 incidents
WATERLOO — 324 incidents
WOOLWICH — 34 incidents
NORTH DUMFRIES — 19 incidents

What these numbers mean

Theft stands out as the most reported crime in Waterloo Region, accounting for over 60% of all incidents in the given period. The 1,731 reported thefts far exceed other categories, underscoring its prevalence. Kitchener, Cambridge, and Waterloo are the neighbourhoods with the highest counts, reflecting a broad distribution across the region. Given the short reporting window, it's too early to identify trends, but the sheer volume of theft incidents is notable compared to other crime types.

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.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2026-03-20 to 2026-05-13.

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Waterloo Region

How many theft incidents were reported in Waterloo Region?

There were 1,731 reported theft incidents in Waterloo Region between March 20, 2026, and May 13, 2026.

What percentage of total crimes in Waterloo Region are thefts?

Theft accounts for 60.5% of all reported crimes in Waterloo Region during the selected period.

Which neighbourhoods in Waterloo Region have the highest theft counts?

KITCHENER has the highest count with 883 incidents, followed by CAMBRIDGE with 460 incidents and WATERLOO with 324 incidents.

How does theft compare to other crime categories in Waterloo Region?

Theft is the most reported crime category, with 1,731 incidents, significantly higher than fraud (486), assault (369), break and enter (214), and robbery (60).

Other crime categories in Waterloo Region

Sources

Data sourced from open-data portals provided by the Province of Ontario (ON).