Hamilton vs London — Crime Rate & Statistics Comparison

Hamilton recorded 391 incidents between April 1 and May 31, 2026, while London reported 3,265 over the same period. The largest difference was in the 'Other' category, with London reporting 1,420 incidents compared to Hamilton's 0.

391
Hamilton incidents
2026-04-01 to 2026-05-31
3,265
London incidents
2026-04-01 to 2026-05-31
Break and enter
Hamilton top category
220 incidents
Other
London top category
1,420 incidents
same date range
Comparison basis

Same-period category differences between Hamilton and London

Other 1,420 gap
Hamilton: 0 incidents · London: 1,420 incidents
Mischief 448 gap
Hamilton: 0 incidents · London: 448 incidents
Assault 327 gap
Hamilton: 0 incidents · London: 327 incidents
Theft-related incidents 273 gap
Hamilton: 157 incidents · London: 430 incidents
Break and enter 246 gap
Hamilton: 220 incidents · London: 466 incidents
Fraud 151 gap
Hamilton: 0 incidents · London: 151 incidents

Hamilton vs London crime comparison

Hamilton and London both published crime incident data for the same two-month period from April 1 to May 31, 2026. During this time, Hamilton recorded 391 incidents, while London reported 3,265 incidents. The datasets cover the same 61-day window, allowing for a direct comparison of incident counts and categories between the two cities.

How they compare

London's total incident count of 3,265 is significantly higher than Hamilton's 391 for the same period. The largest differences appear in the 'Other' category, with London reporting 1,420 incidents compared to Hamilton's zero, and 'Mischief', where London recorded 448 incidents while Hamilton reported none. Hamilton's highest category was 'Break and enter' with 220 incidents, whereas London's top category was 'Other' at 1,420 incidents. Theft-related incidents also show a notable gap, with London at 430 and Hamilton at 157.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The data reveals stark differences in incident counts between Hamilton and London for the same two-month period in 2026. London's 'Other' category dominates its totals, while Hamilton's incidents are concentrated in break-and-enter and theft-related incidents. The absence of mischief, assault, and fraud records in Hamilton's dataset contrasts sharply with London's figures, suggesting differences in reporting practices or incident types. The comparison highlights how incident profiles can vary significantly between cities.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions

Why does London have so many more incidents in the 'Other' category?

London reported 1,420 incidents in the 'Other' category during April–May 2026, while Hamilton reported zero. This discrepancy may reflect differences in how each city classifies or reports certain types of incidents.

Which city had more theft-related incidents?

London recorded 430 theft-related incidents during the period, compared to Hamilton's 157. This includes theft, auto theft, and theft from vehicles.

What was the most common incident type in Hamilton?

Break and enter was the most common incident type in Hamilton, with 220 reports during April–May 2026, accounting for over half of its total incidents.

Do these cities always publish data for the same date ranges?

Not always. While this comparison uses the same April–May 2026 window for both cities, published data ranges can vary. Always check the date ranges when comparing cities.

Sources

Data sourced from open-data portals maintained by the Province of Ontario and municipal governments.

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