How many thefts were there in Ottawa in 2026?
There were 16,003 thefts reported in Ottawa, ON so far in 2026 (January–September), up 4.1% 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 thefts by month, 2026
The busiest month for thefts in Ottawa was July, with 2,219 thefts. Across the whole period, Ottawa thefts were up 4.1% from the same period in 2025.
Hover the chart for exact monthly counts. Dashed line marks the monthly average (1778.1/month).
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 2026. Thursday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.
Where do thefts happen in Ottawa?
Sandy Hill recorded the most thefts of any area in Ottawa in 2026, with 1,802.
Ottawa thefts in 2026: 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 2026?
There were 16,003 thefts reported in Ottawa, ON in 2026 so far, up 4.1% from the same period in 2025.
What time of day did most thefts happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Most Ottawa thefts in 2026 happened in the afternoon (12pm–6pm) window, which accounted for 47% 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 thefts happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Sandy Hill recorded the most thefts of any area in Ottawa in 2026, with 1,802, followed by Centretown with 1,516.
Which month had the most thefts in Ottawa in 2026?
July was the busiest month for Ottawa thefts in 2026 with 2,219, and September was the quietest with 879.
What day of the week did most thefts happen in Ottawa in 2026?
Thefts in Ottawa were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2026. Thursday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.
How common were thefts compared to other crime in Ottawa in 2026?
Theft made up 61.8% of all crime recorded in Ottawa in 2026 so far — 16,003 of 25,914 incidents.
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.