In 2026, York Region recorded 1,844 assault incidents, making up 26.8% of the city's total 6,886 reported crimes. Assault ranked as the second most common crime category, with Vaughan reporting the highest number of incidents at 531.
Data current through . Source: official York Region police open-data portal.
This page covers reported assault incidents in York Region, Ontario, during a two-month period from February 27 to April 28, 2026. Assault was the second most frequent category of crime in the region, with 1,844 incidents recorded.
These incidents account for 26.8% of all reported crimes in York Region during this timeframe, highlighting its significance among the region's crime statistics.
In York Region, assault ranks second among the ten crime categories tracked, trailing only theft, which had 2,200 incidents. It surpasses other notable categories such as fraud (836 incidents), mischief (524 incidents), and break and enter (277 incidents). This ranking underscores assault as a major concern in the region's crime landscape.
Assault stands out as the second most reported crime in York Region, making up over a quarter of all incidents during this period. The concentration of incidents in Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill suggests these areas may require focused attention. While the data spans only two months, the high volume of assaults relative to other categories indicates it is a persistent issue in the region.
There were 1,844 reported assault incidents in York Region between February 27 and April 28, 2026.
Vaughan had the highest number of assault incidents, with 531 reported during this period.
Assault is the second most reported crime category, accounting for 26.8% of all incidents, trailing only theft.
Assaults make up 26.8% of all reported crimes in York Region during the tracked period.
Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).