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.

Break & enter in 2024
2,599
2.3%vs 2023
Share of all crime
7.4%
of 34,944 recorded incidents
Per 100,000 residents
255.4
2024 rate

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.

2790JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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?

These were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2024. Friday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.

Sunday36214%
Monday37815%
Tuesday37314%
Wednesday38615%
Thursday35414%
Friday39415%
Saturday35214%

Where do break-ins happen in Ottawa?

Centretown recorded the most break-ins of any area in Ottawa in 2024, with 362.

Centretown
362
Sandy Hill
175
Overbrook - McArthur
114
Byward Market
109
West Centretown
103
Hintonburg - Mechanicsville
94
Vanier North
69
Carlington
66

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.