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Assault in York Region — Crime Map & Statistics

Between June 5, 2026, and July 23, 2026, York Region recorded 1,425 Assault incidents. This category represents 28% of the 5,093 total incidents reported across the municipality during this period, ranking second among 11 crime categories behind Theft. Among listed areas, Vaughan registered the highest count with 430 incidents, followed by Richmond Hill with 261, Markham with 260, Newmarket with 155, and Georgina with 111 incidents.

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

1,425
Assault incidents
28%
Share of York Region incidents
2 of 11
Category rank
Vaughan
Top neighbourhood
430 incidents
2026-06-05 to 2026-07-23
Data window

Where Assault concentrates

Vaughan 430
30.2% of Assault incidents
18.3% of Assault incidents
Markham 260
18.2% of Assault incidents
Newmarket 155
10.9% of Assault incidents
Georgina 111
7.8% of Assault incidents

Assault in York Region

This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported Assault incidents in York Region, Ontario, spanning the dataset period from June 5, 2026 through July 23, 2026. During this specific window, official open data records document a total of 1,425 Assault incidents across the municipality. All figures are compiled directly from public safety reports released by regional authorities, providing a factual basis for understanding local incident numbers.

Assault accounts for 28% of York Region's 5,093 total reported incidents across all 11 categories during this timeframe. Ranking as the second most prevalent category in the region, Assault represents a significant share of all documented activity. The summary below examines how these 1,425 incidents compare with other crime categories and details their distribution across York Region neighbourhoods.

How Assault compares

In York Region, Assault ranks 2nd among 11 total categories with 1,425 reported incidents between June 5, 2026 and July 23, 2026. It is less frequent than Theft, which leads all categories with 1,563 incidents. However, Assault is more common than all other listed categories in the region. Specifically, it exceeds Other (745 incidents), Fraud (496 incidents), Mischief (390 incidents), and Auto theft (195 incidents). Together with Theft, Assault represents one of the two primary volume categories in York Region, with its 1,425 incidents far surpassing secondary categories such as Fraud and Mischief during this reporting timeframe.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Assault in York Region

  1. Vaughan — 430 incidents
  2. Richmond Hill — 261 incidents
  3. Markham — 260 incidents
  4. Newmarket — 155 incidents
  5. Georgina — 111 incidents

What these numbers mean

Assault represents a major volume driver in York Region, making up 28% of the 5,093 total incidents recorded between June 5, 2026 and July 23, 2026. Placing 2nd among 11 categories, it trails only Theft (1,563). Across local municipalities, Vaughan leads with 430 Assault incidents, while Richmond Hill (261) and Markham (260) display nearly identical counts. Because the available dataset is confined to a seven-week period in mid-2026, these figures reflect a short-term observational window rather than an annual total.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Assault in York Region

How many Assault incidents were recorded in York Region?

A total of 1,425 Assault incidents were recorded in York Region between June 5, 2026 and July 23, 2026. These incidents account for 28% of the 5,093 total reported crime incidents in the region across all 11 tracked categories during this reporting period.

How does Assault rank among crime categories in York Region?

Assault ranks 2nd among 11 categories in York Region with 1,425 recorded incidents. It is second only to Theft, which recorded 1,563 incidents. Assault stands ahead of other categories such as Other (745 incidents), Fraud (496 incidents), Mischief (390 incidents), and Auto theft (195 incidents).

Which York Region municipality has the highest number of Assault incidents?

Vaughan recorded the highest count for Assault incidents in York Region, with 430 reported incidents between June 5, 2026 and July 23, 2026. Richmond Hill followed with 261 incidents, while Markham recorded 260 incidents, Newmarket recorded 155, and Georgina recorded 111 incidents.

What timeframe is covered by this York Region Assault data?

This dataset covers reported Assault incidents in York Region from June 5, 2026 to July 23, 2026. Over this timeframe of less than two months, 1,425 Assault incidents were recorded. Because this is a partial-year window, the count cannot be directly compared to full annual totals.

Other crime categories in York Region

Sources

Crime data for York Region is sourced from official open-data portals published by regional police services in ON.

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