How many break-ins were there in Montreal in 2026?
There were 3,798 break-ins reported in Montreal, QC so far in 2026 (January–September), down 13.7% from the same period in 2025.
2026 is still in progress. This page updates automatically as Données Montréal (SPVM) publishes new data, and the comparison uses the same January–September window in 2025 so the two periods are the same length.
Montreal break-ins by month, 2026
The busiest month for break-ins in Montreal was July, with 521 break-ins. Across the whole period, Montreal break-ins were down 13.7% from the same period in 2025.
Hover the chart for exact monthly counts. Dashed line marks the monthly average (422.0/month).
What time do break-ins happen in Montreal?
Données Montréal (SPVM) publishes a work shift rather than an exact hour, so this is as precise as the source data gets.
What day of the week do break-ins happen in Montreal?
Monday was the most common day for break-ins in Montreal in 2026, at 17% of the total.
Montreal break-ins in 2026: common questions
Unlawful entry into a premises with intent to commit an offence. Montreal residents also search for this category as burglaries, home invasions, breaking and entering and B&Es — all of those refer to the same police-reported offences counted on this page.
How many break-ins were there in Montreal in 2026?
There were 3,798 break-ins reported in Montreal, QC in 2026 so far, down 13.7% from the same period in 2025.
What time of day did most break-ins happen in Montreal in 2026?
Données Montréal (SPVM) publishes a work shift rather than an exact hour. Most Montreal break-ins in 2026 fell in the day shift — 49% of them.
Which month had the most break-ins in Montreal in 2026?
July was the busiest month for Montreal break-ins in 2026 with 521, and September was the quietest with 166.
What day of the week did most break-ins happen in Montreal in 2026?
Monday was the most common day for break-ins in Montreal in 2026, accounting for 17% of them.
How common were break-ins compared to other crime in Montreal in 2026?
Break & enter made up 24.9% of all crime recorded in Montreal in 2026 so far — 3,798 of 15,227 incidents.
Montreal break-ins by year
Sourced from Données Montréal (SPVM). Counts reflect incidents the portal published and may differ from figures released elsewhere — missing is not the same as zero.