How many mischief incidents were there in Montreal in 2026?
There were 3,237 mischief incidents reported in Montreal, QC so far in 2026 (January–September), down 17.3% 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 mischief incidents by month, 2026
The busiest month for mischief incidents in Montreal was May, with 463 mischief incidents. Across the whole period, Montreal mischief incidents were down 17.3% from the same period in 2025.
Hover the chart for exact monthly counts. Dashed line marks the monthly average (359.7/month).
What time do mischief incidents 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 mischief incidents happen in Montreal?
Monday was the most common day for mischief incidents in Montreal in 2026, at 17% of the total.
Montreal mischief incidents in 2026: common questions
Wilful damage to property. Montreal residents also search for this category as vandalism, property damage and graffiti — all of those refer to the same police-reported offences counted on this page.
How many mischief incidents were there in Montreal in 2026?
There were 3,237 mischief incidents reported in Montreal, QC in 2026 so far, down 17.3% from the same period in 2025.
What time of day did most mischief incidents happen in Montreal in 2026?
Données Montréal (SPVM) publishes a work shift rather than an exact hour. Most Montreal mischief incidents in 2026 fell in the day shift — 53% of them.
Which month had the most mischief incidents in Montreal in 2026?
May was the busiest month for Montreal mischief incidents in 2026 with 463, and September was the quietest with 152.
What day of the week did most mischief incidents happen in Montreal in 2026?
Monday was the most common day for mischief incidents in Montreal in 2026, accounting for 17% of them.
How common were mischief incidents compared to other crime in Montreal in 2026?
Mischief made up 21.3% of all crime recorded in Montreal in 2026 so far — 3,237 of 15,227 incidents.
Montreal mischief incidents 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.