In 2026, York Region recorded 1 homicide incident, representing less than 1% of the city's total crime count of 6,886. Homicide ranks 10th among crime categories, with theft and assault being the most frequent.
Data current through . Source: official York Region police open-data portal.
This page covers reported homicide incidents in York Region, Ontario. During the reporting period from February 27, 2026, to April 28, 2026, there was 1 reported homicide incident in the region. This represents less than 1% of the total 6,886 reported incidents across all crime categories in York Region during this time.
Homicide is one of the least frequently reported crime categories in the region, ranking 10th out of 10 categories. The data reflects incidents reported to law enforcement, providing a snapshot of crime patterns in York Region.
Homicide accounts for a very small portion of reported crime in York Region. With only 1 incident, it ranks last among all crime categories. In comparison, theft is the most common, with 2,200 incidents, followed by assault at 1,844. Other categories such as fraud (836), mischief (524), and other crimes (920) also significantly outnumber homicide. This low incidence aligns with broader trends where violent crimes like homicide are rare compared to property and non-violent offences.
Homicide is an extremely rare occurrence in York Region, with only one incident reported during the two-month period. This places it at the bottom of the region's crime categories, far below more common offences like theft and assault. The single incident in Richmond Hill does not indicate a broader trend, given the short reporting window and the typically low and volatile nature of homicide counts. The data underscores that while homicide is a serious crime, it is not a frequent issue in the region.
There was 1 reported homicide incident in York Region during the reporting period from February 27, 2026, to April 28, 2026.
Homicide ranks 10th out of 10 crime categories, with significantly fewer incidents than categories like theft (2,200) and assault (1,844).
Richmond Hill recorded the sole homicide incident during the reporting period.
The data covers incidents reported between February 27, 2026, and April 28, 2026.
Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, reflecting reported incidents in York Region.