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.

Break & enter in 2023
2,660
5.7%vs 2022
Share of all crime
8%
of 33,413 recorded incidents
Per 100,000 residents
261.4
2023 rate

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.

2850JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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.

Sunday34713%
Monday38915%
Tuesday35513%
Wednesday40115%
Thursday35213%
Friday45317%
Saturday36314%

Where do break-ins happen in Ottawa?

Centretown recorded the most break-ins of any area in Ottawa in 2023, with 295.

Centretown
295
Sandy Hill
164
Byward Market
123
Overbrook - McArthur
108
Hintonburg - Mechanicsville
93
Vanier North
84
Glebe - Dows Lake
81
East Industrial
81

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.