Hamilton Crime Map
Ontario · Latest 24h · updated 2026-08-29
| Latest 24h | 3 incidents (2026-08-27) |
|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 988 incidents through the last complete month |
| 2026 (full year) | 1,185 incidents |
| Full archive | 1,185 incidents (2026–2026) |
| Per 100K / year | 185 |
| CSI 2025 | 62.2 (violent 82.6) |
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About crime in Hamilton
TL;DR. On 26 August 2026, Hamilton recorded four criminal incidents, as shown on the city’s latest‑day map. Auto theft was the most frequent offence, accounting for three of the incidents (75 %). The remaining incident involved theft from a vehicle. No violent offences were reported on this day. The map’s 24‑hour window captures only this single day’s data, not the broader 60‑day or yearly trends.
About this data
This page presents the incident counts recorded on the latest day of data, 2026‑08‑26, for Hamilton, Ontario. The figures come from the city’s official municipal open‑data portal, which publishes police‑reported incidents for public review. By focusing on a single day, the snapshot lets residents and analysts see exactly what types of crime were reported at that moment, offering a clear and timely picture of street‑level activity.
For broader context the interactive map displays a 60‑day rolling window that captured 508 incidents across the region. Comparing the day‑specific totals to the wider window helps illustrate how the daily snapshot fits within recent trends, while keeping the page’s focus on the precise day’s data.
Recent trend
Year‑over‑year change cannot be shown for the latest day (2026‑08‑26) because the year_series contains only the single year 2026 and no earlier complete year to compare against. With only one year of data available, the dataset does not provide a basis for calculating a year‑over‑year percentage change for this specific snapshot.
Category breakdown
On 2026‑08‑26 Hamilton recorded four incidents. Auto theft was the most common offence, accounting for three incidents, which represents 75 % of the day’s total. Theft from vehicle made up the remaining incident, contributing one case (25 %). No violent offences were recorded on that day, confirming that the observed activity is limited to property‑related crimes.
FAQ
How many incidents were reported on the latest day?
On 26 August 2026 Hamilton recorded four reported incidents. This figure reflects the exact count for the city’s latest day of data, as defined by the open‑data feed’s 24‑hour window. The broader year‑to‑date total for 2026 stands at 985 incidents, but the headline for the selected day is four.
What is the most common type of incident reported on that day?
Auto theft was the leading category on 26 August 2026, accounting for three of the four incidents, which is 75 percent of the day’s total. The remaining incident was classified as theft from a vehicle, representing 25 percent. No violent offences were recorded on that day.
Is there a year‑over‑year change in incident counts for Hamilton?
A year‑over‑year change is not available for the selected period. The open‑data feed provides only the count for the latest day and the year‑to‑date total for 2026, while the multi‑year archive does not include a comparative percentage for this timeframe. Consequently, no YoY change can be reported.
Why aren’t neighbourhood‑level incident details shown for Hamilton?
The Hamilton open‑data feed does not include neighbourhood‑level incident information, so the map and statistics cannot break down counts by specific areas. As a result, the dataset only provides city‑wide totals and category breakdowns, and no neighbourhood‑specific figures are available for this source.
What is the source of the crime data for Hamilton?
The incident data for Hamilton comes from the Ontario police open‑data portal, which publishes the city’s latest police‑recorded occurrences as an open‑data feed. The figures shown are drawn directly from this official source and reflect the counts reported by the police for the selected day.
How up‑to‑date is the information on this page?
The statistics reflect incidents recorded up to 26 August 2026, which is the most recent day covered by the open‑data feed. The city’s interactive map, however, displays a rolling 60‑day window that currently contains 508 incidents. This means the headline total is based on the latest day, while the map shows a broader recent period.
Explore Hamilton
By category
- Hamilton Robbery (19)
- Hamilton Homicide (3)
- Hamilton Break & enter (243)
- Hamilton Auto theft (388)
- Hamilton Theft from vehicle (532)