Markham, York Region recorded 1,691 crime incidents in 2026, representing 24.6% of the city's total. Theft was the leading category with 571 incidents, followed by assault and fraud.
Markham, a neighbourhood in York Region, Ontario, recorded 1,691 incidents between February 27, 2026, and April 28, 2026. This figure represents 24.6% of the city's total incidents during the same period.
The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents in Markham over a two-month span, offering insights into the types of crimes most frequently reported in the area.
The data covers a two-month period from late February to late April 2026. It is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, which can affect comparisons over time. This dataset reflects incidents reported within the defined boundaries for Markham during this specific period.
The leading category of incidents in Markham was theft, with 571 reported cases. Assault followed closely, with 373 incidents. Fraud was also notable, accounting for 254 reports. These three categories together make up a significant portion of the total incidents in the neighbourhood.
Markham's incident profile is heavily weighted toward property-related crimes, with theft alone accounting for over one-third of all reports. The neighbourhood's share of York Region's total incidents (24.6%) is substantial, though it aligns with its status as one of the region's larger urban centres. Compared to nearby Vaughan, which recorded 2,110 incidents, Markham's total is lower, but its theft count (571) is notably high relative to other categories. The concentration of assault and fraud cases also stands out, suggesting a mix of property and interpersonal crimes.
Theft was the most common type of incident in Markham, with 571 reported cases between February 27, 2026, and April 28, 2026.
Markham recorded 1,691 incidents, while nearby Vaughan had 2,110 and Richmond Hill had 1,102 during the same period.
Markham accounted for 24.6% of York Region's total incidents during the reporting period.
Fraud was also a significant category in Markham, with 254 reported incidents.
Data sourced from the York Regional Police open data portal (ON).