Oakville Break-and-Enter Incidents Stats and Maps

This dashboard provides a focused look at just over 600 break-and-enter incidents reported in Oakville from April 2024 through August 2025. It breaks down the types of properties targeted, the months with higher activity, the streets with the most reported cases, and the times of day when break-ins most often occur. Use the filters to explore patterns and pinpoint areas of concern for prevention and enforcement efforts.

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Total Records

754

Incident Type

BREAK AND ENTER HOUSE

Street Name

SPEERS RD

Incident Date

2025-12

Key Takeaways

Residential homes account for half of all break-ins, making them the most common target.
Shops and businesses represent roughly a quarter of cases, showing commercial properties are also vulnerable.
Speers Rd is the top hotspot, with over 7% of all reported cases.
Late 2024 saw the highest monthly totals, with a spike during the holiday season.
Overnight and early morning hours (midnight–8 AM) make up the bulk of incidents, pointing to a need for nighttime security measures.

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Summary

This dataset highlights just over 600 break-and-enter cases reported in Oakville between April 2024 and August 2025. It focuses on burglary activity across houses, shops, schools, and other property types. The data helps identify which types of premises are most at risk, where incidents cluster, and when they most often occur.

Incident Types

Incident Type

Incident Type	Count	%
BREAK AND ENTER HOUSE	408	54.11%
BREAK AND ENTER SHOP	176	23.34%
BREAK AND ENTER OTHER	160	21.22%
BREAK AND ENTER SCHOOL	10	1.33%

Over half of all cases involve residential homes (304 cases, 50%), making private properties the primary target. Shops and businesses account for about 156 reports (26%), while other facilities such as storage or mixed-use buildings total 136 cases (22%). Schools appear rarely, with only 10 incidents (2%). This breakdown emphasizes that while commercial areas are vulnerable, the majority of break-ins occur at homes.

Geographic Distribution

Street Name

Street Name	Count	%
SPEERS RD	53	7.03%
NORTH SERVICE RD E	18	2.39%
WYECROFT RD	15	1.99%
LAKESHORE RD W	15	1.99%
LAKESHORE RD E	10	1.33%
IROQUOIS SHORE RD	10	1.33%
MARINE DR	10	1.33%

Hotspots include Speers Rd with 46 reports (8%), followed by North Service Rd E (16) and Wyecroft Rd (14). Other activity shows along Lakeshore Rd W, Iroquois Shore Rd, and Third Line. These areas represent a mix of residential and commercial corridors, pointing to a spread of break-ins across both community and business zones.

Temporal Trends

Incident Date

Incident Date	Count	%
2025-12	44	5.84%
2025-11	37	4.91%
2025-10	29	3.85%
2025-09	34	4.51%
2025-08	29	3.85%
2025-07	33	4.38%
2025-06	26	3.45%
2025-05	37	4.91%
2025-04	26	3.45%
2025-03	35	4.64%
2025-02	26	3.45%
2025-01	35	4.64%

Break-and-enter reports average 30–40 per month, with some seasonal variation. The highest activity occurred in late 2024, notably December (51 cases) and November (50). In contrast, early 2025 months like February, April, and June reported closer to 25–30 cases. The pattern suggests elevated burglary risk during the holiday season, when properties may be more frequently unoccupied.

Time of Day

Incident Hour

Incident Hour	Count	%
04	68	9.02%
05	53	7.03%
06	46	6.1%
08	45	5.97%
07	44	5.84%
23	39	5.17%
09	39	5.17%
03	36	4.77%
02	36	4.77%
19	33	4.38%
22	29	3.85%
16	28	3.71%

Incidents cluster heavily in the early morning hours. The 4 AM hour leads with 57 cases (9%), while 5–8 AM each record over 40 incidents. Overnight hours from midnight to 3 AM also show consistent activity. By comparison, midday and afternoon periods see fewer reports, with the lowest activity around late morning (10–11 AM). These trends suggest burglars often operate under the cover of night and early morning before daily routines begin.

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Case Number	Location	Incident Date	Street Name
202500339869	BALLMER TL	2025-11-07 19:00:00	BALLMER TL
202500296503	MORDEN RD	2025-09-26 22:45:00	MORDEN RD
202500383763	CHESTER ST	2025-12-28 14:55:18	CHESTER ST
202500365635	SUMMERSET CT	2025-12-08 18:15:00	SUMMERSET CT
202500361006	CLEARVIEW DR	2025-12-03 17:50:00	CLEARVIEW DR
202500291516	GLENASHTON DR	2025-09-24 03:00:00	GLENASHTON DR
202500342496	WEYNWAY CT	2025-11-13 03:00:00	WEYNWAY CT
202500325905	WHILABOUT TR	2025-10-24 19:00:00	WHILABOUT TR
202500338652	SAW WHET BV	2025-11-10 00:30:00	SAW WHET BV
202500326975	EIGHTH LI	2025-10-26 03:00:00	EIGHTH LI
202500365280	MEADOWRIDGE DR	2025-12-06 02:54:00	MEADOWRIDGE DR
202500286487	DEVON RD	2025-09-19 15:42:00	DEVON RD
202500302077	EIGHTH LI	2025-10-03 21:39:00	EIGHTH LI
202500287608	BRIDGE RD	2025-09-20 18:08:00	BRIDGE RD
202600001940	OLD COLONY RD	2026-01-03 04:12:33	OLD COLONY RD
202500381856	CULHAM ST	2025-12-26 03:46:04	CULHAM ST
202500379321	WELLINGTON CR	2025-12-23 00:07:09	WELLINGTON CR
202500365521	MEADOWRIDGE DR	2025-12-06 02:54:00	MEADOWRIDGE DR
202500368986	LAURELWOOD DR	2025-12-12 02:46:00	LAURELWOOD DR
202500301153	TAYLORWOOD DR	2025-10-03 01:05:00	TAYLORWOOD DR
754 rows found, showing 20.

About This Dataset

The dataset captures 606 recorded break-and-enter cases in Oakville over a 16-month period. It highlights burglary trends across residential, commercial, and other property types.

The majority of cases involved houses (304 incidents, 50%), making homes the most vulnerable category. Shops and businesses followed with 156 reports (26%), while other facilities—including storage, mixed-use, or non-residential properties—made up 136 cases (22%). Schools were rarely targeted, with 10 break-ins (2%) reported during the period.

Geographically, Speers Rd was the most affected area with 46 reports, while North Service Rd E, Wyecroft Rd, Lakeshore Rd W, Iroquois Shore Rd, and Third Line also saw clusters of activity. These locations suggest a spread across both residential and commercial corridors.

Break-ins occurred consistently month to month, averaging about 30–40 cases. Activity peaked in late 2024, particularly in December (51 cases) and November (50), hinting at seasonal risks tied to holiday travel and unoccupied properties. Early 2025 saw steadier but slightly lower counts, around 25–35 incidents per month.

Time-of-day data shows clear overnight and early-morning patterns. The 4:00 AM hour leads with 57 reports (9%), while 5:00–8:00 AM also saw elevated activity (over 40 each). Midnight through 3:00 AM consistently shows reports as well, while mid-morning and afternoon periods remain quieter. This suggests burglars exploit nighttime hours when visibility is low and properties are unattended.

Together, the data underscores burglary risks in Oakville, with homes most at risk, holiday months showing spikes, and overnight hours posing the greatest vulnerability.

Dataset Information

Subject	Safety
Jurisdiction	Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario
Data Provider	Halton Regional Police Service, City of Oakville
Source	https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/
Attribution	-