In 2026, Waterloo Region recorded 2,860 reported incidents. Theft was the most frequent category with 1,731 cases, accounting for over 60% of all incidents. Fraud and assault followed with 486 and 369 cases, respectively. This dataset represents the first year of available data for the region.
In 2026, Waterloo Region recorded 2,860 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the first year of available data for the region, providing a baseline for future comparisons.
This page details the types and frequency of incidents reported in Waterloo Region during 2026, highlighting the most common categories and their respective counts.
The 2026 data for Waterloo Region shows theft as the most frequently reported incident, accounting for 1,731 cases. Fraud follows with 486 reports, while assault and break-and-enter incidents were also notable, with 369 and 214 cases respectively. Robbery was less common, with 60 reported incidents. These figures represent the total reported incidents for the year, offering a snapshot of crime patterns in the region.
The 2026 data for Waterloo Region highlights a significant focus on property-related crimes, with theft and fraud together making up over 78% of all reported incidents. The dominance of theft, in particular, stands out, accounting for nearly 61% of the total. This baseline year will be crucial for tracking future trends, especially as the region's reporting patterns evolve. The absence of prior-year data means comparisons are not yet possible, but the current figures provide a clear starting point for understanding local crime dynamics.
There were 2,860 reported incidents in Waterloo Region in 2026. This total includes all categories of crime reported during the year.
Theft was the most common incident in 2026, with 1,731 reported cases. This category accounted for nearly 61% of all incidents in Waterloo Region.
No, 2026 is the first year of available data for Waterloo Region. Future years will allow for year-over-year comparisons to identify trends.
This data is sourced from open data provided by the Ontario government, specifically from regional reporting systems in Waterloo Region.
Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, reflecting reported incidents in Waterloo Region for 2026.