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Sexual assault in York Region — Crime Map & Statistics

Between June 5, 2026, and July 23, 2026, York Region recorded 49 reported sexual assault incidents, ranking 9th among 11 categories. This accounts for 1% of the 5,093 total city-wide incidents during this timeframe. Among listed areas, Vaughan and Markham had the largest counts with 15 incidents each, followed by Richmond Hill with 9. These numbers reflect reported incidents only, as under-reporting for sexual assault is significant.

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

49
Sexual assault incidents
1%
Share of York Region incidents
9 of 11
Category rank
Vaughan
Top neighbourhood
15 incidents
2026-06-05 to 2026-07-23
Data window

Where Sexual assault concentrates

Vaughan 15
30.6% of Sexual assault incidents
Markham 15
30.6% of Sexual assault incidents
18.4% of Sexual assault incidents
10.2% of Sexual assault incidents
4.1% of Sexual assault incidents

Sexual assault in York Region

This page details reported Sexual assault incident data for York Region, Ontario, covering the timeframe from June 5, 2026 to July 23, 2026. During this period, a total of 49 Sexual assault incidents were recorded out of 5,093 city-wide incidents across all categories in the dataset. Sexual assault accounted for 1% of all recorded incidents in York Region during this reporting window.

These figures reflect official open-data records published for York Region. Readers should keep in mind that official Sexual assault figures reflect reported incidents only, as under-reporting is significant for this offense category across all jurisdictions. The 49 recorded incidents provide a detailed snapshot of reported activity across individual municipalities, including Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, and Georgina between June 5, 2026 and July 23, 2026.

How Sexual assault compares

In York Region, Sexual assault ranks 9th among 11 total crime categories recorded between June 5, 2026 and July 23, 2026. With 49 reported incidents, Sexual assault is substantially less common than higher-volume categories. For instance, Theft led all categories with 1,563 incidents, followed by Assault with 1,425 incidents, Other offenses with 745 incidents, Fraud with 496 incidents, and Mischief with 390 incidents. Sexual assault represents a smaller share of reported incidents in York Region compared to these prominent property and violent crime categories during this timeframe.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Sexual assault in York Region

  1. Vaughan — 15 incidents
  2. Markham — 15 incidents
  3. Richmond Hill — 9 incidents
  4. Newmarket — 5 incidents
  5. Georgina — 2 incidents

What these numbers mean

With 49 reported incidents between June 5, 2026 and July 23, 2026, Sexual assault represents 1% of York Region's 5,093 total crime incidents, ranking 9th among 11 categories. High-volume categories like Theft (1,563) and Assault (1,425) dominate the region's overall crime volume. Among listed municipalities, Vaughan and Markham logged the largest counts for Sexual assault, with 15 incidents each, while Richmond Hill logged 9, Newmarket 5, and Georgina 2. Because the dataset spans a partial window in 2026, these figures reflect short-term totals rather than annual trends.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Sexual assault in York Region

How many Sexual assault incidents were reported in York Region?

Between June 5, 2026 and July 23, 2026, a total of 49 Sexual assault incidents were recorded in York Region. These incidents accounted for 1% of the 5,093 total reported incidents across all crime categories in the region during this reporting window. Official counts reflect reported incidents only, as under-reporting is significant for this offense category.

How does Sexual assault rank among crime categories in York Region?

Sexual assault ranks 9th among the 11 crime categories recorded in York Region during this period. With 49 incidents, it occurred far less frequently than higher-volume categories such as Theft, which recorded 1,563 incidents, and Assault, which recorded 1,425 incidents.

Which municipalities in York Region recorded the most Sexual assault incidents?

Vaughan and Markham reported the largest counts for Sexual assault in York Region, each recording 15 incidents during the timeframe from June 5, 2026 to July 23, 2026. Richmond Hill recorded 9 incidents, Newmarket recorded 5 incidents, and Georgina recorded 2 incidents.

What proportion of York Region's total crime is Sexual assault?

Sexual assault accounted for exactly 1% of all recorded incidents in York Region between June 5, 2026 and July 23, 2026. Out of 5,093 city-wide incidents across 11 categories, 49 were classified as Sexual assault. By comparison, higher-volume categories like Theft recorded 1,563 incidents and Assault recorded 1,425 incidents during the exact same timeframe.

Other crime categories in York Region

Sources

Data is sourced from official open-data records published by local police services in ON.

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