How many robberies were there in Ottawa in 2026?
There were 375 robberies reported in Ottawa, ON so far in 2026 (January–September), down 10.7% 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 robberies by month, 2026
The busiest month for robberies in Ottawa was June, with 64 robberies. Across the whole period, Ottawa robberies were down 10.7% from the same period in 2025.
Hover the chart for exact monthly counts. Dashed line marks the monthly average (41.7/month).
What time do robberies happen in Ottawa?
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What day of the week do robberies happen in Ottawa?
Monday was the most common day for robberies in Ottawa in 2026, at 18% of the total.
Where do robberies happen in Ottawa?
Byward Market recorded the most robberies of any area in Ottawa in 2026, with 35.
Ottawa robberies in 2026: common questions
Theft involving force or the threat of force. Ottawa residents also search for this category as muggings, armed robberies and holdups — all of those refer to the same police-reported offences counted on this page.
How many robberies were there in Ottawa in 2026?
There were 375 robberies reported in Ottawa, ON in 2026 so far, down 10.7% from the same period in 2025.
What time of day did most robberies happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Most Ottawa robberies in 2026 happened in the afternoon (12pm–6pm) window, which accounted for 38% of them. The busiest individual hour was 5pm.
Where did most robberies happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Byward Market recorded the most robberies of any area in Ottawa in 2026, with 35, followed by Centretown with 34.
Which month had the most robberies in Ottawa in 2026?
June was the busiest month for Ottawa robberies in 2026 with 64, and January was the quietest with 23.
What day of the week did most robberies happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Monday was the most common day for robberies in Ottawa in 2026, accounting for 18% of them.
How common were robberies compared to other crime in Ottawa in 2026?
Robbery made up 1.4% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2026 so far — 375 of 25,914 incidents.
Ottawa robberies 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.