In 2026, York Region recorded 9 sexual assault incidents, accounting for 0.1% of the city's total 6,886 reported crimes. These numbers reflect only reported cases, with under-reporting a known factor in sexual assault data.
Data current through . Source: official York Region police open-data portal.
This page covers reported sexual assault incidents in York Region, Ontario. Sexual assault is a serious crime that encompasses a range of non-consensual sexual activities. In the period from February 27, 2026, to April 28, 2026, there were 9 reported incidents of sexual assault in York Region.
These incidents represent 0.1% of the total 6,886 reported crimes in York Region during this period. While the number of reported incidents is relatively low compared to other categories, it is important to note that sexual assault is often under-reported.
In York Region, sexual assault ranks 9th out of 10 crime categories. The most frequently reported crimes include theft (2,200 incidents), assault (1,844 incidents), and other crimes (920 incidents). Fraud and mischief also have higher counts, with 836 and 524 incidents respectively. Sexual assault, with 9 incidents, is one of the least frequently reported categories in the region.
Sexual assault incidents in York Region are relatively low in number compared to other crime categories, accounting for only 0.1% of total reported crimes. The data shows that Markham had the highest number of incidents within this category. Given the short reporting window of just over two months, it is difficult to draw significant trends or conclusions. However, the low count underscores the importance of continued efforts to encourage reporting and support survivors.
There were 9 reported sexual assault incidents in York Region from February 27, 2026, to April 28, 2026.
Sexual assault incidents represent 0.1% of the total 6,886 reported crimes in York Region during this period.
Markham had the highest number of reported sexual assault incidents with 4.
Sexual assault ranks 9th out of 10 crime categories in York Region, with theft and assault being the most frequently reported.
Data sourced from open data provided by the Province of Ontario (ON).