How many break-ins were there in Ottawa in 2026?
There were 1,489 break-ins reported in Ottawa, ON so far in 2026 (January–November), down 29.1% from the same period in 2025.
2026 is still in progress. This page updates automatically as Ottawa Police Service Community Safety Data Portal publishes new data, and the comparison uses the same January–November window in 2025 so the two periods are the same length.
Ottawa break-ins by month, 2026
The busiest month for break-ins in Ottawa was May, with 208 break-ins. Across the whole period, Ottawa break-ins were down 29.1% from the same period in 2025.
Hover the chart for exact monthly counts. Dashed line marks the monthly average (135.4/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 2026. Friday was marginally the busiest at 16%, 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 2026, with 167.
Ottawa break-ins in 2026: 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 2026?
There were 1,489 break-ins reported in Ottawa, ON in 2026 so far, down 29.1% from the same period in 2025.
What time of day did most break-ins happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Most Ottawa break-ins in 2026 happened in the overnight (12am–6am) window, which accounted for 33% of them. The busiest individual hour was 4am. 12am and 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 2026?
Centretown recorded the most break-ins of any area in Ottawa in 2026, with 167, followed by Sandy Hill with 79.
Which month had the most break-ins in Ottawa in 2026?
May was the busiest month for Ottawa break-ins in 2026 with 208, and November was the quietest with 21.
What day of the week did most break-ins happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Break-ins in Ottawa were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2026. Friday was marginally the busiest at 16%, against 14.3% for an even split.
How common were break-ins compared to other crime in Ottawa in 2026?
Break & enter made up 5% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2026 so far — 1,489 of 29,587 incidents.
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.