How many break-ins were there in Ottawa in 2024?
There were 2,599 break-ins reported in Ottawa, ON in 2024, down 2.3% from 2023.
Ottawa break-ins by month, 2024
The busiest month for break-ins in Ottawa was July, with 279 break-ins. Across the whole period, Ottawa break-ins were down 2.3% from 2023.
Hover the chart for exact monthly counts. Dashed line marks the monthly average (216.6/month).
What time do break-ins happen in Ottawa?
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What day of the week do break-ins happen in Ottawa?
These were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2024. Friday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.
Where do break-ins happen in Ottawa?
Centretown recorded the most break-ins of any area in Ottawa in 2024, with 362.
Ottawa break-ins in 2024: 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 2024?
There were 2,599 break-ins reported in Ottawa, ON in 2024, down 2.3% from 2023.
What time of day did most break-ins happen in Ottawa in 2024?
Most Ottawa break-ins in 2024 happened in the evening (6pm–12am) window, which accounted for 29% of them. The busiest individual hour was 5pm. 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 2024?
Centretown recorded the most break-ins of any area in Ottawa in 2024, with 362, followed by Sandy Hill with 175.
Which month had the most break-ins in Ottawa in 2024?
July was the busiest month for Ottawa break-ins in 2024 with 279, and February was the quietest with 141.
What day of the week did most break-ins happen in Ottawa in 2024?
Break-ins in Ottawa were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2024. Friday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.
How common were break-ins compared to other crime in Ottawa in 2024?
Break & enter made up 7.4% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2024 — 2,599 of 34,944 incidents.
What was the break-in rate in Ottawa in 2024?
Ottawa recorded 255.4 break-ins per 100,000 residents in 2024.
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.