How many mischief incidents were there in Ottawa in 2021?

There were 503 mischief incidents reported in Ottawa, ON in 2021.

Mischief in 2021
503
n/a vs 2020
Share of all crime
12.3%
of 4,076 recorded incidents
Per 100,000 residents
49.4
2021 rate

Ottawa mischief incidents by month, 2021

The busiest month for mischief incidents in Ottawa was December, with 253 mischief incidents.

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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 17% of the total.

Sunday7014%
Monday6814%
Tuesday5411%
Wednesday7114%
Thursday7916%
Friday8417%
Saturday7715%

Where do mischief incidents happen in Ottawa?

Centretown recorded the most mischief incidents of any area in Ottawa in 2021, with 52.

Centretown
52
Sandy Hill
35
Byward Market
22
Stittsville
18
Bayshore - Belltown
16
Britannia
16
Overbrook - McArthur
16
Vanier North
16

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 503 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 38% of them. The busiest individual hour was 6pm.

Where did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2021?

Centretown recorded the most mischief incidents of any area in Ottawa in 2021, with 52, followed by Sandy Hill with 35.

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

December was the busiest month for Ottawa mischief incidents in 2021 with 253, 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 17% of them.

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

Mischief made up 12.3% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2021 — 503 of 4,076 incidents.

What was the mischief incident rate in Ottawa in 2021?

Ottawa recorded 49.4 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.