How many mischief incidents were there in Ottawa in 2021?

There were 962 mischief incidents reported in Ottawa, ON in 2021.

Mischief in 2021
962
n/a vs 2020
Share of all crime
13.3%
of 7,213 recorded incidents
Per 100,000 residents
94.6
2021 rate

Ottawa mischief incidents by month, 2021

The busiest month for mischief incidents in Ottawa was October, with 347 mischief incidents.

3470JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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What time do mischief incidents happen in Ottawa?

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What day of the week do mischief incidents happen in Ottawa?

Friday was the most common day for mischief incidents in Ottawa in 2021, at 16% of the total.

Sunday14515%
Monday15216%
Tuesday9810%
Wednesday13214%
Thursday13614%
Friday15316%
Saturday14615%

Where do mischief incidents happen in Ottawa?

Centretown recorded the most mischief incidents of any area in Ottawa in 2021, with 92.

Centretown
92
Sandy Hill
53
Byward Market
43
Overbrook - McArthur
40
West Centretown
38
Stittsville
34
Britannia
27
Vanier North
23

Ottawa mischief incidents in 2021: common questions

Wilful damage to property. Ottawa residents also search for this category as vandalism, property damage and graffiti — all of those refer to the same police-reported offences counted on this page.

How many mischief incidents were there in Ottawa in 2021?

There were 962 mischief incidents reported in Ottawa, ON in 2021.

What time of day did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2021?

Most Ottawa mischief incidents in 2021 happened in the evening (6pm–12am) window, which accounted for 39% of them. The busiest individual hour was 11pm.

Where did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2021?

Centretown recorded the most mischief incidents of any area in Ottawa in 2021, with 92, followed by Sandy Hill with 53.

Which month had the most mischief incidents in Ottawa in 2021?

October was the busiest month for Ottawa mischief incidents in 2021 with 347, and January was the quietest with 0.

What day of the week did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2021?

Friday was the most common day for mischief incidents in Ottawa in 2021, accounting for 16% of them.

How common were mischief incidents compared to other crime in Ottawa in 2021?

Mischief made up 13.3% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2021 — 962 of 7,213 incidents.

What was the mischief incident rate in Ottawa in 2021?

Ottawa recorded 94.6 mischief incidents per 100,000 residents in 2021.

Ottawa mischief incidents 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.