How many thefts were there in Ottawa in 2024?

There were 20,424 thefts reported in Ottawa, ON in 2024, up 11.7% from 2023.

Theft in 2024
20,424
11.7%vs 2023
Share of all crime
58.4%
of 34,944 recorded incidents
Per 100,000 residents
2007.4
2024 rate

Ottawa thefts by month, 2024

The busiest month for thefts in Ottawa was August, with 1,931 thefts. Across the whole period, Ottawa thefts were up 11.7% from 2023.

1,9310JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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What time do thefts happen in Ottawa?

12am6am12pm6pm

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What day of the week do thefts happen in Ottawa?

These were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2024. Wednesday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.

Sunday2,49712%
Monday2,85114%
Tuesday3,02615%
Wednesday3,08515%
Thursday2,96315%
Friday3,07415%
Saturday2,92814%

Where do thefts happen in Ottawa?

Centretown recorded the most thefts of any area in Ottawa in 2024, with 1,731.

Centretown
1,731
Sandy Hill
1,608
Overbrook - McArthur
1,300
Lowertown
1,271
Westboro
948
Carson Grove - Carson Meadows
834
Cityview - Crestview - Meadowlands
794
Glebe - Dows Lake
701

Ottawa thefts in 2024: 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 2024?

There were 20,424 thefts reported in Ottawa, ON in 2024, up 11.7% from 2023.

What time of day did most thefts happen in Ottawa in 2024?

Most Ottawa thefts in 2024 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 2024?

Centretown recorded the most thefts of any area in Ottawa in 2024, with 1,731, followed by Sandy Hill with 1,608.

Which month had the most thefts in Ottawa in 2024?

August was the busiest month for Ottawa thefts in 2024 with 1,931, and December was the quietest with 1,421.

What day of the week did most thefts happen in Ottawa in 2024?

Thefts in Ottawa were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2024. 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 2024?

Theft made up 58.4% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2024 — 20,424 of 34,944 incidents.

What was the theft rate in Ottawa in 2024?

Ottawa recorded 2007.4 thefts per 100,000 residents in 2024.

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.