How many thefts were there in Ottawa in 2023?
There were 18,277 thefts reported in Ottawa, ON in 2023, up 19.6% from 2022.
Ottawa thefts by month, 2023
The busiest month for thefts in Ottawa was October, with 1,785 thefts. Across the whole period, Ottawa thefts were up 19.6% from 2022.
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What time do thefts happen in Ottawa?
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What day of the week do thefts happen in Ottawa?
These were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2023. Wednesday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.
Where do thefts happen in Ottawa?
Centretown recorded the most thefts of any area in Ottawa in 2023, with 1,674.
Ottawa thefts in 2023: common questions
General theft (over/under thresholds vary by service). Ottawa residents also search for this category as stealing, shoplifting and larcenies — all of those refer to the same police-reported offences counted on this page.
How many thefts were there in Ottawa in 2023?
There were 18,277 thefts reported in Ottawa, ON in 2023, up 19.6% from 2022.
What time of day did most thefts happen in Ottawa in 2023?
Most Ottawa thefts in 2023 happened in the afternoon (12pm–6pm) window, which accounted for 48% of them. The busiest individual hour was 4pm.
Where did most thefts happen in Ottawa in 2023?
Centretown recorded the most thefts of any area in Ottawa in 2023, with 1,674, followed by Overbrook - McArthur with 1,159.
Which month had the most thefts in Ottawa in 2023?
October was the busiest month for Ottawa thefts in 2023 with 1,785, and February was the quietest with 1,124.
What day of the week did most thefts happen in Ottawa in 2023?
Thefts in Ottawa were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2023. Wednesday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.
How common were thefts compared to other crime in Ottawa in 2023?
Theft made up 54.7% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2023 — 18,277 of 33,413 incidents.
What was the theft rate in Ottawa in 2023?
Ottawa recorded 1796.4 thefts per 100,000 residents in 2023.
Ottawa thefts 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.