York Region Crime Map, Rate & Statistics

York Region recorded 6,886 criminal incidents between February 27 and April 28, 2026. Theft was the most reported category, making up 31.9% of all incidents, followed by assault at 26.8%.

Data current through . Source: official York Region police open-data portal.

Leading categories in York Region

Theft 2,200
31.9% of York Region total
Assault 1,844
26.8% of York Region total
Other 920
13.4% of York Region total
Fraud 836
12.1% of York Region total
Mischief 524
7.6% of York Region total
4% of York Region total

Neighbourhood concentration in York Region

Vaughan 2,110
30.6% of York Region total
Markham 1,691
24.6% of York Region total
16% of York Region total
Newmarket 709
10.3% of York Region total
Aurora 437
6.3% of York Region total
Georgina 356
5.2% of York Region total

About this data

This map displays 6,886 reported incidents across York Region, Ontario, over a 60-day period from February 27 to April 28, 2026. The data is sourced from local police reports and provides a snapshot of criminal activity in the region during this timeframe. Residents and policymakers can use this information to identify patterns and allocate resources effectively.

York Region's diverse communities experience varying levels of reported incidents, with urban centres typically seeing higher volumes. Understanding these distributions helps contextualize public safety discussions without implying risk levels or rates.

Recent trend

The 2026 dataset shows 6,886 incidents over a 60-day window, but no year-over-year comparison is available. Without prior-year data, it's impossible to determine whether this represents an increase, decrease, or stable trend. The figures reflect only the most recent reporting period.

Category breakdown

Theft was the most reported category, accounting for 2,200 incidents (31.9% of the total). Assault followed with 1,844 incidents (26.8%), while the 'Other' category, which groups less frequent offences, represented 920 incidents (13.4%). Together, these three categories make up 72.1% of all reported incidents in the period.

Where incidents concentrate

Vaughan had the highest concentration of incidents with 2,110 reports, followed by Markham (1,691) and Richmond Hill (1,102). These figures reflect raw incident counts, not per-capita risk, and highlight where activity was most frequently reported during the 60-day window.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

York Region's 60-day snapshot shows theft and assault dominating reported incidents, together accounting for 58.7% of the total. Vaughan alone contributed nearly a third of all incidents (2,110), while Markham and Richmond Hill followed with significant volumes. The absence of prior-year comparisons limits trend analysis, but the sheer volume—6,886 incidents in two months—underscores the region's size and reporting activity. Fraud and mischief, while less frequent, still represent notable shares at 12.1% and 7.6%, respectively.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in York Region

How many incidents were reported in York Region over the past 60 days?

There were 6,886 reported incidents in York Region between February 27 and April 28, 2026. This includes all categories of incidents, with theft being the most common, accounting for 2,200 reports.

What types of incidents are most frequently reported in York Region?

Theft is the most frequently reported incident, making up 31.9% of all reports, followed by assault at 26.8%. Fraud and mischief are also notable, with 836 and 524 incidents respectively.

Which neighbourhoods in York Region have the highest number of reported incidents?

Vaughan has the highest number of reported incidents with 2,110, followed by Markham with 1,691 and Richmond Hill with 1,102. These three neighbourhoods account for a significant portion of the total incidents in the region.

Is there any trend data available for incidents in York Region?

The current dataset covers a 60-day period in 2026, with 6,886 incidents reported. There is no year-over-year comparison data available for this period.

How current is the data for York Region?

The data covers incidents reported between February 27 and April 28, 2026. This provides a recent snapshot of incident activity in the region.

Where does the incident data for York Region come from?

The incident data is sourced from open data provided by the Ontario government. This data includes detailed reports of various types of incidents across different neighbourhoods in York Region.

Sources

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

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