How many mischief incidents were there in Ottawa in 2026?
There were 2,489 mischief incidents reported in Ottawa, ON so far in 2026 (January–September), down 7.3% 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–September window in 2025 so the two periods are the same length.
Ottawa mischief incidents by month, 2026
The busiest month for mischief incidents in Ottawa was June, with 355 mischief incidents. Across the whole period, Ottawa mischief incidents were down 7.3% from the same period in 2025.
Hover the chart for exact monthly counts. Dashed line marks the monthly average (276.6/month).
What time do mischief incidents happen in Ottawa?
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What day of the week do mischief incidents 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 mischief incidents happen in Ottawa?
Centretown recorded the most mischief incidents of any area in Ottawa in 2026, with 257.
Ottawa mischief incidents in 2026: 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 2026?
There were 2,489 mischief incidents reported in Ottawa, ON in 2026 so far, down 7.3% from the same period in 2025.
What time of day did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Most Ottawa mischief incidents in 2026 happened in the evening (6pm–12am) window, which accounted for 33% of them. The busiest individual hour was 4pm. 12am is excluded from that figure — it is the default a records system writes when the real time is unknown.
Where did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Centretown recorded the most mischief incidents of any area in Ottawa in 2026, with 257, followed by Sandy Hill with 201.
Which month had the most mischief incidents in Ottawa in 2026?
June was the busiest month for Ottawa mischief incidents in 2026 with 355, and September was the quietest with 139.
What day of the week did most mischief incidents happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Mischief incidents 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 mischief incidents compared to other crime in Ottawa in 2026?
Mischief made up 9.6% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2026 so far — 2,489 of 25,914 incidents.
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.