Yellowknife Crime Map
Northwest Territories · updated 2026-08-14
| Latest 24h | 1 incidents (2026-08-11) |
|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 369 incidents through the last complete month |
| 2026 (full year) | 394 incidents |
| Full archive | 394 incidents (2026–2026) |
| Per 100K / year | 1,724 |
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About crime in Yellowknife
TL;DR. Yellowknife recorded 369 property incidents in 2026 (YTD, through Jul), according to open data from RCMP K-Division. Theft is the top reported category with 137 incidents (37.1%), followed by Mischief with 127 incidents (34.4%) and Break and enter with 58 incidents (15.7%). Auto theft accounted for 27 incidents (7.3%). Published open map records for this area reflect property offences only and do not include person crimes.
About this data
This page details reported property incidents in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, covering 2026 (YTD, through Jul). The page headline reflects 369 total incidents recorded in the open-data archive for this period. These figures originate from RCMP K-Division open data mapped to the Statistics Canada census subdivision. The published dataset covers property offences only, including theft and mischief, while person-related offences are not published on this open layer.
Reviewing these public records provides clear visibility into local property crime patterns across Yellowknife. While the 2026 (YTD, through Jul) headline dataset includes 369 incidents, the interactive map reflects a shorter 60 days rolling window with 173 incidents for recent geographic tracking.
Recent trend
Year-over-year change is not available for the 2026 (YTD, through Jul) period. The dataset records 369 dated incidents in 2026, but because there is only a single calendar year represented in the series without a prior complete-year comparison pair, percentage calculations cannot be performed. When examining multi-year statistics, year-over-year comparisons require two consecutive complete calendar years of data. As additional reporting periods complete, multi-year tracking will allow direct comparisons across historical annual totals. For now, the 369 recorded incidents serve as the single baseline figure for 2026 (YTD, through Jul).
Category breakdown
Property offence reporting in Yellowknife for 2026 (YTD, through Jul) is led by Theft, which accounts for 137 incidents or 37.1% of the total dataset. Mischief is the second most common category, recording 127 incidents and 34.4% of reported offences. Break and enter ranks third with 58 incidents, representing 15.7% of the total. Additional property categories in the dataset include Auto theft with 27 incidents (7.3%) and Theft from vehicle with 20 incidents (5.4%). Because the RCMP K-Division dataset covers property offences only, these five categories represent all published incident records for the period.
FAQ
How many crime incidents were reported in Yellowknife for 2026?
Between March 17, 2026, and August 12, 2026, a total of 369 property incidents were recorded in Yellowknife for the 2026 (YTD, through Jul) period. This count reflects published open-data records for the calendar year to date, encompassing 137 theft incidents, 127 mischief cases, and 58 break and enter reports across the municipality.
What is the most frequently reported incident category in Yellowknife?
Theft is the most common incident category in Yellowknife for 2026 (YTD, through Jul), accounting for 137 incidents or 37.1% of all published records. Mischief follows closely as the second highest category with 127 incidents (34.4%), while break and enter represents 58 reported incidents (15.7%).
How does Yellowknife's 2026 incident count compare to previous years?
Year-over-year change comparisons are not available for this period because the dataset currently covers only 2026 (YTD, through Jul). With 369 total incidents recorded in the 2026 open-data archive, future updates will establish multi-year comparisons once full annual datasets are published.
Why are there no neighbourhood-level breakdowns for Yellowknife?
Neighbourhood breakdowns are not available for this source because open data for Yellowknife is published at the overall census subdivision level rather than divided into local neighbourhood zones. The dataset includes 369 citywide property incidents, with theft (137) and mischief (127) comprising the largest portions of the published data.
Where does the crime data for Yellowknife originate?
The data originates from RCMP K-Division public open data, mapped within Statistics Canada census subdivision boundaries for Yellowknife. This public feed specifically covers property-related offences, including 137 theft, 127 mischief, and 58 break and enter incidents, and does not include violent crime or person-level offences.
How recent is the Yellowknife dataset?
The 2026 (YTD, through Jul) dataset reflects incidents recorded up to August 12, 2026, comprising 369 total property incidents. In comparison, the interactive map displays a 60-day rolling window containing 173 recent incidents, providing both a broader year-to-date summary and a focused short-term view of reported activity.
Explore Yellowknife
By category
- Yellowknife Break & enter (62)
- Yellowknife Auto theft (29)
- Yellowknife Theft from vehicle (21)
- Yellowknife Theft (146)
- Yellowknife Mischief (136)