York Region Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, York Region recorded 6,886 reported incidents. Theft was the most frequent category with 2,200 cases, followed by assault at 1,844. This is the only year of data available, so year-over-year trends cannot be assessed.

6,886
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Theft
Top category
2,200 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Theft 2,200
31.9% of 2026 incidents
Assault 1,844
26.8% of 2026 incidents
Other 920
13.4% of 2026 incidents
Fraud 836
12.1% of 2026 incidents
Mischief 524
7.6% of 2026 incidents
4% of 2026 incidents

York Region crime 2026

In 2026, York Region recorded 6,886 reported incidents, marking the first year of available data for the region. This page provides a detailed breakdown of crime categories and their distribution across the region for this year.

The data covers all reported incidents in York Region for 2026, offering a baseline for understanding the types of crimes most frequently reported. Without prior-year data, year-over-year comparisons are not possible, but the 2026 figures provide a starting point for future analysis.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for York Region shows a total of 6,886 reported incidents, with theft being the most common category at 2,200 incidents. Assault follows closely with 1,844 incidents, while other categories such as fraud, mischief, and break and enter also contribute significantly to the total. This year's data serves as a foundation for tracking trends in future years, as no prior-year data is available for comparison.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2026 data for York Region highlights theft and assault as the dominant categories, together accounting for nearly two-thirds of all reported incidents. The absence of prior-year data means this year serves as a baseline, making it difficult to identify trends. However, the high incidence of theft and assault suggests these are key areas for focus. The presence of fraud and mischief in the top categories also indicates a diverse range of reported crimes.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about York Region crime in 2026

What is the total number of reported incidents in York Region for 2026?

In 2026, York Region recorded a total of 6,886 reported incidents. This figure represents the first year of available data for the region.

Is there a trend in the crime data for York Region?

As 2026 is the first year of available data, it is not possible to determine any trends or year-over-year changes at this time.

Which category had the highest number of incidents in 2026?

Theft was the most reported category in 2026, with 2,200 incidents, followed by assault with 1,844 incidents.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from the open-data portal provided by the Ontario government, specifically for York Region.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal for York Region.

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