How many mischief incidents were there in Ottawa in 2024?
There were 3,549 mischief incidents reported in Ottawa, ON in 2024, down 4.5% from 2023.
Ottawa mischief incidents by month, 2024
The busiest month for mischief incidents in Ottawa was May, with 357 mischief incidents. Across the whole period, Ottawa mischief incidents were down 4.5% from 2023.
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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 2024, at 16% of the total.
Where do mischief incidents happen in Ottawa?
Centretown recorded the most mischief incidents of any area in Ottawa in 2024, with 278.
Ottawa mischief incidents in 2024: 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 2024?
There were 3,549 mischief incidents reported in Ottawa, ON in 2024, down 4.5% from 2023.
What time of day did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2024?
Most Ottawa mischief incidents in 2024 happened in the evening (6pm–12am) window, which accounted for 35% of them. The busiest individual hour was 5pm.
Where did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2024?
Centretown recorded the most mischief incidents of any area in Ottawa in 2024, with 278, followed by Sandy Hill with 172.
Which month had the most mischief incidents in Ottawa in 2024?
May was the busiest month for Ottawa mischief incidents in 2024 with 357, and February was the quietest with 223.
What day of the week did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2024?
Friday was the most common day for mischief incidents in Ottawa in 2024, accounting for 16% of them.
How common were mischief incidents compared to other crime in Ottawa in 2024?
Mischief made up 10.2% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2024 — 3,549 of 34,944 incidents.
What was the mischief incident rate in Ottawa in 2024?
Ottawa recorded 348.8 mischief incidents per 100,000 residents in 2024.
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.