How many break-ins were there in Ottawa in 2023?
There were 2,660 break-ins reported in Ottawa, ON in 2023, down 5.7% from 2022.
Ottawa break-ins by month, 2023
The busiest month for break-ins in Ottawa was July, with 285 break-ins. Across the whole period, Ottawa break-ins were down 5.7% from 2022.
Hover the chart for exact monthly counts. Dashed line marks the monthly average (221.7/month).
What time do break-ins happen in Ottawa?
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What day of the week do break-ins happen in Ottawa?
Friday was the most common day for break-ins in Ottawa in 2023, at 17% of the total.
Where do break-ins happen in Ottawa?
Centretown recorded the most break-ins of any area in Ottawa in 2023, with 295.
Ottawa break-ins in 2023: common questions
Unlawful entry into a premises with intent to commit an offence. Ottawa 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 Ottawa in 2023?
There were 2,660 break-ins reported in Ottawa, ON in 2023, down 5.7% from 2022.
What time of day did most break-ins happen in Ottawa in 2023?
Most Ottawa break-ins in 2023 happened in the evening (6pm–12am) window, which accounted for 28% of them. The busiest individual hour was 2am. 12pm is excluded from that figure — it is the default a records system writes when the real time is unknown.
Where did most break-ins happen in Ottawa in 2023?
Centretown recorded the most break-ins of any area in Ottawa in 2023, with 295, followed by Sandy Hill with 164.
Which month had the most break-ins in Ottawa in 2023?
July was the busiest month for Ottawa break-ins in 2023 with 285, and April was the quietest with 159.
What day of the week did most break-ins happen in Ottawa in 2023?
Friday was the most common day for break-ins in Ottawa in 2023, accounting for 17% of them.
How common were break-ins compared to other crime in Ottawa in 2023?
Break & enter made up 8% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2023 — 2,660 of 33,413 incidents.
What was the break-in rate in Ottawa in 2023?
Ottawa recorded 261.4 break-ins per 100,000 residents in 2023.
Ottawa break-ins by year
Sourced from Ottawa Police Service Community Safety Data Portal. Counts reflect incidents the portal published and may differ from figures released elsewhere — missing is not the same as zero.