Theft in Wingham — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In 2018, Wingham recorded 6 theft incidents out of a total of 90 crimes city-wide. Theft made up 6.7% of all reported incidents, ranking as the second most common crime category that year.

Data current through 2018-07-16. Source: official Wingham police open-data portal.

At a glance

Theft incidents

6.7%

Share of Wingham incidents

2 of 5

Category rank

2018-05-17 to 2018-07-16

Data window

Theft in Wingham

This page covers reported theft incidents in Wingham, Ontario. Theft includes incidents such as shoplifting, pickpocketing, and theft of personal property. In 2018, there were 6 reported theft incidents in Wingham.

These incidents account for 6.7% of the city's total reported crimes during the same period. The data provides a snapshot of theft activity in Wingham, offering insights into the prevalence of this type of crime within the community.

How Theft compares

In Wingham, theft is the second most reported category of crime, following 'Other' incidents, which include a variety of offences not classified under major categories. With 6 reported thefts, it surpasses categories like assault (3 incidents), auto theft (2 incidents), and break and enter (1 incident). This ranking highlights theft as a notable concern within the city's crime landscape.

Key stats

6 reported theft incidents in 2018
Theft accounts for 6.7% of Wingham's total crimes
Second most reported crime category in Wingham
Data covers incidents from May 17 to July 16, 2018

What these numbers mean

Theft stands out as the second most reported crime category in Wingham, with 6 incidents in 2018. While the count is relatively low compared to larger urban centres, it represents a significant portion of the city's overall crime reports. The data, limited to a two-month window, suggests that theft is a persistent issue within the community. The absence of year-over-year data makes it difficult to identify trends, but the current figures provide a baseline for understanding theft in Wingham.

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: 2018-05-17 to 2018-07-16.

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Wingham

How many theft incidents were reported in Wingham in 2018?

There were 6 reported theft incidents in Wingham in 2018. These incidents account for 6.7% of the city's total reported crimes during the same period.

How does theft compare to other types of crime in Wingham?

Theft is the second most reported category of crime in Wingham, following 'Other' incidents (78). It surpasses categories like assault (3), auto theft (2), and break and enter (1).

What is the time period covered by this data?

The data covers theft incidents reported between May 17 and July 16, 2018. This two-month window provides a snapshot of theft activity in Wingham.

Is there year-over-year data available for theft in Wingham?

No, year-over-year data is not available for theft in Wingham. The current dataset only includes information from 2018, making it difficult to identify trends over time.

Other crime categories in Wingham

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal.