Toronto vs Windsor — Crime Rate & Statistics Comparison

Toronto recorded 5,732 incidents from Jan 30 to Mar 31, 2026, while Windsor reported 2,638 in the same period. Assault showed the largest difference, with 3,028 incidents in Toronto compared to 242 in Windsor.

5,732
Toronto incidents
2026-01-30 to 2026-03-31
2,638
Windsor incidents
2026-01-30 to 2026-03-31
Assault
Toronto top category
3,028 incidents
Other
Windsor top category
1,069 incidents
same date range
Comparison basis

Same-period category differences between Toronto and Windsor

Assault 2,786 gap
Toronto: 3,028 incidents · Windsor: 242 incidents
Other 1,069 gap
Toronto: 0 incidents · Windsor: 1,069 incidents
Break and enter 887 gap
Toronto: 1,004 incidents · Windsor: 117 incidents
Theft-related incidents 575 gap
Toronto: 1,343 incidents · Windsor: 768 incidents
Robbery 317 gap
Toronto: 318 incidents · Windsor: 1 incidents
Fraud 277 gap
Toronto: 0 incidents · Windsor: 277 incidents

Toronto vs Windsor crime comparison

Toronto recorded 5,732 incidents between January 30 and March 31, 2026, while Windsor reported 2,638 incidents during the same period. Both cities published data for the identical 61-day window, allowing for a direct comparison of incident counts and categories.

How they compare

Toronto's incident count was more than double Windsor's during the same period. Assault was the most frequent category in Toronto, with 3,028 incidents, compared to 242 in Windsor. Break-and-enter incidents also showed a significant difference, with Toronto reporting 1,004 and Windsor 117. Theft-related incidents were more balanced, with Toronto at 1,343 and Windsor at 768. Robbery and shooting incidents were notably higher in Toronto, while Windsor had more incidents categorized as 'Other' and fraud.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Toronto's incident profile is heavily weighted toward assault and break-and-enter, while Windsor's data is more distributed across categories like 'Other' and fraud. The stark difference in assault counts—3,028 in Toronto versus 242 in Windsor—stands out, as does the near-absence of shooting incidents in Windsor. Theft-related incidents are the only category where the gap narrows, though Toronto still reports almost twice as many.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions

Why are the incident counts so different between Toronto and Windsor?

Toronto reported 5,732 incidents compared to Windsor's 2,638 during the same period. The difference is driven largely by assault (3,028 in Toronto vs. 242 in Windsor) and break-and-enter (1,004 vs. 117). Other categories show smaller gaps.

What is included in 'theft-related incidents'?

This category combines theft, auto theft, and theft from vehicle to allow consistent comparisons between cities that may report these incidents separately.

Why does Windsor have more 'Other' incidents?

Windsor reported 1,069 incidents in the 'Other' category, while Toronto reported none. This may reflect differences in how each city classifies incidents not fitting standard categories.

Do these cities always publish data for the same dates?

No, cities may publish data for different date ranges. In this case, both Toronto and Windsor provided data for January 30 to March 31, 2026, enabling a direct comparison.

Sources

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

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