Hamilton Crime Map
Ontario · updated 2026-08-14
| Latest 24h | 2 incidents (2026-08-12) |
|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 955 incidents through the last complete month |
| 2026 (full year) | 1,017 incidents |
| Full archive | 1,017 incidents (2026–2026) |
| Per 100K / year | 159 |
| CSI 2025 | 62.2 (violent 82.6) |
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About crime in Hamilton
TL;DR. Hamilton recorded 959 total incidents during 2026 (YTD, through Jul). Theft from vehicle stands as the leading category with 433 incidents, accounting for 45.2% of all reported records. Auto theft followed with 326 incidents (34%), while break and enter accounted for 180 (18.8%). Violent category incidents totaled 20, including 18 robberies and 2 homicides. Year-over-year comparison data is not available for this period, and neighbourhood-level breakdowns are not published for this feed.
About this data
This page presents open-data police incident statistics for Hamilton, Ontario, covering the selected period of 2026 (YTD, through Jul). Across this timeframe, official police open-data records published through the municipal data portal include 959 total incidents within the municipality. Tracking these reported events provides residents, researchers, and community organizers with clear, data-driven information on local police responses and recorded occurrences.
The 959 headline incidents represent the complete dataset for 2026 (YTD, through Jul), spanning dates from April 1, 2026, to August 13, 2026. By contrast, the rolling 60-day interactive map window displays 511 incidents for recent visual mapping. Reviewing the overall year-to-date dataset helps contextualize specific offence types, including 20 combined violent-category incidents, across the broader urban environment of Hamilton.
Recent trend
For the 2026 (YTD, through Jul) dataset in Hamilton, year-over-year change is not available because the year series contains only one recorded year without a complete-year prior period for comparison. The headline open-data total reflects 959 incidents logged for 2026 (YTD, through Jul). Additionally, the multi-year archive recorded 1,030 total incidents for 2026. Because complete prior-year records are absent from this release, direct annual comparison metrics cannot be calculated. Trend analysis will become possible as subsequent annual cycles are added to the municipal open-data feed over time.
Category breakdown
Property-related offences represent the vast majority of recorded incidents in Hamilton during 2026 (YTD, through Jul). The single largest category is Theft from vehicle, which accounts for 433 incidents or 45.2% of the city's open-data dataset. Auto theft forms the second largest classification, registering 326 incidents and making up 34% of total recorded events. Break and enter ranks third among all categories, with 180 incidents representing 18.8% of the total. Violent offences comprise a substantially smaller portion of reported incidents during this timeframe, including Robbery with 18 incidents (1.9%) and Homicide with 2 incidents (0.2%).
FAQ
How many incidents were recorded in Hamilton for 2026 YTD?
For the 2026 year-to-date period through July, Hamilton recorded a total of 959 open-data incidents. This headline total covers reported offences logged in the archive from April 1, 2026, onward. Of these 959 incidents, 20 were classified under violent crime categories, which includes 18 robbery incidents and 2 homicide incidents.
What is the most frequently reported incident category in Hamilton?
The top category in Hamilton during 2026 (YTD, through Jul) is theft from vehicle, accounting for 433 incidents or 45.2% of all recorded incidents. Auto theft is the second most common category with 326 incidents (34%), followed by break and enter with 180 incidents (18.8%).
What is the year-over-year crime trend in Hamilton?
Year-over-year change is not available for this period because the dataset currently covers only the 2026 calendar year. The total recorded open-data count for 2026 stands at 959 incidents through July, while the full archive contains 1,030 total records. Comparing an open year-to-date period against past annual totals requires complete calendar year data.
Why are neighbourhood crime breakdowns not available for Hamilton?
Neighbourhood breakdowns are not available for this source because the published open-data feed does not include local sub-area or neighbourhood geographic tags. As a result, all 959 incidents recorded in Hamilton for 2026 (YTD, through Jul) are reported at the citywide level rather than partitioned into individual neighbourhood districts.
Where does the Hamilton crime data originate?
The statistics for Hamilton are sourced from an official municipal open-data portal in Ontario. This public feed tracks reported incident records, which show 959 total incidents for 2026 (YTD, through Jul). The data repository covers specific categories including theft from vehicle, auto theft, and break and enter.
How current is the incident data shown for Hamilton?
The 2026 year-to-date headline statistics reflect incidents logged through August 13, 2026, totaling 959 records for the period through July. In contrast, the rolling 60-day interactive map window contains 511 incidents, showing recent activity published by the open-data system.
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By category
- Hamilton Robbery (19)
- Hamilton Homicide (2)
- Hamilton Break & enter (190)
- Hamilton Auto theft (345)
- Hamilton Theft from vehicle (461)