Mississauga vs Toronto — Crime Rate & Statistics Comparison

From January 30 to March 31, 2026, Mississauga recorded 1,922 incidents, while Toronto recorded 5,732. Assault was the most frequent category in both cities, with Toronto reporting 3,028 incidents compared to Mississauga's 464.

1,922
Mississauga incidents
2026-01-30 to 2026-03-31
5,732
Toronto incidents
2026-01-30 to 2026-03-31
Assault
Mississauga top category
464 incidents
Assault
Toronto top category
3,028 incidents
same date range
Comparison basis

Same-period category differences between Mississauga and Toronto

Assault 2,564 gap
Mississauga: 464 incidents · Toronto: 3,028 incidents
Theft-related incidents 937 gap
Mississauga: 406 incidents · Toronto: 1,343 incidents
Break and enter 778 gap
Mississauga: 226 incidents · Toronto: 1,004 incidents
Fraud 353 gap
Mississauga: 353 incidents · Toronto: 0 incidents
Mischief 352 gap
Mississauga: 352 incidents · Toronto: 0 incidents
Robbery 273 gap
Mississauga: 45 incidents · Toronto: 318 incidents

Mississauga vs Toronto crime comparison

Between January 30 and March 31, 2026, Mississauga recorded 1,922 criminal incidents, while Toronto reported 5,732 incidents over the same period. Both cities saw assault as the most frequent category, though the raw counts differed significantly. Theft-related incidents and break-and-enters also featured prominently in both jurisdictions, with Toronto reporting higher totals in these categories as well.

How they compare

During the same 61-day window, Toronto recorded 3,028 assaults compared to Mississauga’s 464. Theft-related incidents totalled 1,343 in Toronto and 406 in Mississauga, while break-and-enters reached 1,004 in Toronto versus 226 in Mississauga. Notably, Mississauga reported 353 fraud cases and 352 mischief incidents, categories that did not appear in Toronto’s published data for this period. Toronto, meanwhile, recorded 39 shootings and 318 robberies, both of which were lower in Mississauga.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The same-period comparison highlights Toronto’s higher incident counts across most categories, particularly assault, theft, and break-and-enter. Mississauga’s data stands out for its significant fraud and mischief tallies, which were absent in Toronto’s published figures for this window. The differences in category reporting suggest variations in how incidents are classified or published, underscoring the importance of reviewing each city’s definitions.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions

Why do the incident counts differ so much between the two cities?

Toronto reported 5,732 incidents between January 30 and March 31, 2026, while Mississauga recorded 1,922 over the same period. The discrepancy reflects actual reported incidents, not population adjustments. Category breakdowns also vary, with Toronto showing higher assault and theft-related counts.

Does Toronto have more violent crime than Mississauga?

In this period, Toronto recorded 3,028 assaults and 39 shootings, compared to Mississauga’s 464 assaults and zero shootings. However, Mississauga reported one homicide, while Toronto had none. Direct comparisons should consider reporting practices and category definitions.

Why does Mississauga show fraud and mischief incidents while Toronto does not?

Mississauga’s dataset includes 353 fraud cases and 352 mischief incidents for this period, while Toronto’s published data for the same window lists zero in these categories. This may reflect differences in how incidents are categorized or published by each city’s reporting system.

Can I compare these numbers to other date ranges?

This page compares a fixed 61-day window (Jan 30–Mar 31, 2026) for both cities. Other date ranges may show different patterns. Always check the specific dates covered when reviewing incident counts.

Sources

Data sourced from open-data portals published by the Province of Ontario and municipal agencies.

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