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Montreal vs Vancouver — Crime Rate & Statistics Comparison

Between May 24 and July 23, 2026, Montreal recorded 3,778 mapped incidents while Vancouver recorded 5,493 incidents across the same 61-day period. Theft-related incidents showed the largest raw-count difference between the cities, with Montreal logging 1,804 incidents compared to 2,934 in Vancouver. Category availability varies by city open-data feed; for example, Montreal's map feed omits assault incidents, whereas official police totals report 8,729 assault offences for Montreal from January to June 2026.

3,778
Montreal incidents
2026-05-24 to 2026-07-23
5,493
Vancouver incidents
2026-05-24 to 2026-07-23
Theft-related incidents
Montreal top category
1,804 incidents
Theft-related incidents
Vancouver top category
2,934 incidents
same date range
Comparison basis

Same-period category differences between Montreal and Vancouver

Theft-related incidents 1,130 gap
Montreal: 1,804 incidents · Vancouver: 2,934 incidents
Assault 990 gap
Montreal: 0 incidents · Vancouver: 990 incidents
Break and enter 631 gap
Montreal: 896 incidents · Vancouver: 265 incidents
Robbery 234 gap
Montreal: 234 incidents · Vancouver: 0 incidents
Other 220 gap
Montreal: 0 incidents · Vancouver: 220 incidents
Bike theft 165 gap
Montreal: 0 incidents · Vancouver: 165 incidents

Montreal vs Vancouver crime comparison

From May 24, 2026 to July 23, 2026, Montreal recorded 3,778 mapped incidents, while Vancouver recorded 5,493 mapped incidents across the same date range. Both open datasets cover an identical 61-day period, providing a direct comparative snapshot of reported activity across both Canadian cities.

Theft-related incidents formed the largest reported category for both jurisdictions during this timeframe, with Vancouver logging 2,934 incidents and Montreal recording 1,804 incidents. Category breakdowns also reflect structural taxonomy differences between municipal open-data feeds. While Vancouver logged 990 mapped assault incidents, Montreal's open map feed omits assault, resulting in 0 mapped assault entries. However, official SPVM monthly statistics for Montreal record 8,729 assault incidents city-wide during the January–June 2026 (YTD) report period.

How they compare

Between May 24, 2026 and July 23, 2026, Vancouver recorded 5,493 mapped incidents compared to 3,778 in Montreal. The largest raw difference occurred in theft-related incidents, where Vancouver logged 2,934 incidents against 1,804 in Montreal. A notable variance also appeared in assault data, as Vancouver recorded 990 mapped assault incidents while Montreal's map feed registered 0 due to open-feed category exclusions. Conversely, Montreal reported a higher volume of break and enter incidents, recording 896 compared to 265 in Vancouver. Additionally, Montreal logged 234 robbery incidents, whereas Vancouver recorded 0 robbery incidents in its published map feed. Mischief totals remained relatively close, with Vancouver recording 919 incidents and Montreal logging 843 incidents.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

During the shared 61-day window from May 24, 2026 to July 23, 2026, theft-related incidents led recorded activity in both cities, with Vancouver documenting 2,934 incidents and Montreal documenting 1,804. Montreal recorded over three times as many break and enter incidents (896) as Vancouver (265). Furthermore, reporting differences shape the mapped data: Montreal's map feed omits assault (0 mapped), though official SPVM monthly reports list 8,729 assault incidents for January–June 2026 (YTD). Meanwhile, Vancouver mapped 990 assault incidents over the same timeframe.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions

What are the total mapped incident counts for Montreal and Vancouver?

Between May 24, 2026 and July 23, 2026, Montreal recorded 3,778 mapped incidents while Vancouver recorded 5,493 mapped incidents. These figures reflect open police data published for the identical 61-day date window. Theft-related incidents made up the largest category in both municipalities, accounting for 1,804 incidents in Montreal and 2,934 incidents in Vancouver.

Why does Montreal show zero assault incidents on the map comparison?

Montreal's open data map feed omits assault and certain person-crimes, resulting in 0 mapped assault incidents for Montreal between May 24, 2026 and July 23, 2026. In contrast, Vancouver recorded 990 mapped assault incidents in that same timeframe. Official SPVM monthly statistics for Montreal list 8,729 assault incidents city-wide during the January–June 2026 (YTD) report period.

How do property crime categories compare between Montreal and Vancouver?

During the shared timeframe from May 24, 2026 to July 23, 2026, Vancouver recorded 2,934 theft-related incidents compared to 1,804 in Montreal. Conversely, Montreal reported 896 break and enter incidents, whereas Vancouver logged 265. Mischief counts remained closer, with Vancouver recording 919 incidents and Montreal recording 843 incidents.

Can crime mapping platforms compare cities that publish different date ranges?

Yes. When cities publish datasets across varying periods, CrimeMaps.ca highlights whether a comparison uses the same date range or separate published-window snapshots. For this comparison, both Montreal and Vancouver offer matching coverage from May 24, 2026 to July 23, 2026, enabling a direct same-period comparison alongside city-specific official report details.

Sources

Data is sourced directly from official open-data portals operated by municipal police services in Quebec and British Columbia.

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