Oakville Crime Maps and Stats
- Roadside testing dominates the dataset, accounting for over 40% of all reported cases.
- Hit-and-runs and vehicle thefts remain notable, with nearly 1,700 combined reports.
- Bronte Rd, Cornwall Rd, Trafalgar Rd, and Dundas St rank among the busiest streets for incidents.
- Late-night hours (2–4 AM) see the highest concentration of cases, emphasizing impaired driving enforcement and nighttime activity.
- Crime is stable month-to-month, but peaks in spring/summer 2025 suggest seasonal fluctuations in both traffic and property incidents.
The dataset includes approximately 8,900 incidents spanning 16 months of reporting. The majority of cases are traffic-related, with roadside testing alone making up more than two-fifths of all reports. This reflects ongoing proactive enforcement of impaired driving laws. Other high-frequency categories include hit-and-run collisions, stolen vehicles, and theft under $5,000. Property crimes such as break-and-enter and damage to property are also present, though in smaller volumes compared to traffic cases.
Geographically, activity clusters along major corridors including Bronte Rd, Cornwall Rd, and Trafalgar Rd, as well as both east and west stretches of Dundas St. These areas serve as high-traffic or commercial zones, which often correspond to greater enforcement and reporting. Residential and side streets show comparatively lower incident density.
Across time, monthly totals are steady, averaging around 700 cases. The spring and summer months of 2025 recorded the highest levels, with May topping 940 reports. Winter months such as February saw lower counts, in the 270–350 range, likely reflecting reduced activity due to seasonal conditions.
Looking at the clock, late-night and early-morning hours stand out. Incidents peak between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM, coinciding with impaired driving checks and nightlife-related enforcement. Midday periods see moderate activity, while morning commute hours record noticeably fewer reports. This time pattern underscores distinct enforcement needs across different parts of the day.
Altogether, the dataset provides a detailed lens into Oakville's crime and enforcement patterns—highlighting where policing efforts are concentrated and which issues are most prevalent in the community.
Statistics
This dataset tracks just under 9,000 reported crime and enforcement cases in Oakville between May 2024 and August 2025. It provides a breakdown of the most frequent incident types, the streets with higher activity, seasonal trends, and the hours of day when reports most often occur. The numbers highlight the mix of traffic enforcement, property crime, and public safety incidents in the community.
Incident Types
Roadside tests dominate the dataset with over 3,600 cases (about 41%), reflecting proactive traffic enforcement. Hit & run collisions follow with nearly 950 reports (11%), while vehicle thefts make up about 740 cases (8%). Other common categories include theft under $5,000 (670+), theft from auto (560+), and property damage under $5,000 (400+). Break-and-enter cases total just under 600 across homes, shops, schools, and other locations. While violent crimes like robbery (81) and weapons offenses (79) appear, they represent less than 1% each, showing a clear dominance of traffic- and property-related incidents.
| Incident Type | Incidents | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE TEST | 5705 | 47.04% |
| MVC - HIT & RUN | 1165 | 9.61% |
| THEFT OF VEHICLE | 883 | 7.28% |
| THEFT UNDER | 815 | 6.72% |
| THEFT FROM AUTO | 679 | 5.60% |
| MVC - PI | 582 | 4.80% |
| PROPERTY DAMAGE UNDER $5000 | 499 | 4.11% |
| BREAK AND ENTER HOUSE | 408 | 3.36% |
| IMPAIRED DRIVING | 220 | 1.81% |
| THEFT OF BICYCLE | 218 | 1.80% |
| THEFT OVER | 196 | 1.62% |
| BREAK AND ENTER SHOP | 176 | 1.45% |
| BREAK AND ENTER OTHER | 160 | 1.32% |
| ROBBERY | 96 | 0.79% |
| RECOVERED VEHICLE OTH SERVICE | 94 | 0.78% |
Geographic Distribution
The busiest corridors include Bronte Rd (366 reports), Cornwall Rd (344), and Trafalgar Rd (325). Other high-activity areas are Dundas St W and E (about 576 combined), Dorval Dr (286), and Speers Rd (274). Major throughways like Lakeshore, Neyagawa, and Cross Ave also show steady activity. These areas represent high-traffic routes and commercial zones, which naturally draw more enforcement and crime-related incidents.
| Street Name | Incidents | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| BRONTE RD | 470 | 3.88% |
| DUNDAS ST E | 443 | 3.65% |
| DUNDAS ST W | 437 | 3.60% |
| TRAFALGAR RD | 424 | 3.50% |
| CORNWALL RD | 417 | 3.44% |
| DORVAL DR | 394 | 3.25% |
| NEYAGAWA BV | 385 | 3.17% |
| SPEERS RD | 378 | 3.12% |
| NINTH LI | 326 | 2.69% |
| LAKESHORE RD W | 250 | 2.06% |
| UPPER MIDDLE RD E | 236 | 1.95% |
| CROSS AV | 231 | 1.90% |
| THIRD LI | 170 | 1.40% |
| KERR ST | 169 | 1.39% |
| FORD DR | 169 | 1.39% |
Temporal Trends
Monthly totals are relatively stable, averaging 350–950 incidents. The spring and summer of 2025 saw peaks, with May (940) and June (898) at the top, while winter months like February 2025 (275) and April 2024 (272) were quieter. Overall, the year shows consistent reporting with seasonal dips likely tied to weather and mobility patterns.
| Incident Date | Incidents | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 86 | 0.71% |
| 2025-12 | 709 | 5.85% |
| 2025-11 | 602 | 4.96% |
| 2025-10 | 928 | 7.65% |
| 2025-09 | 803 | 6.62% |
| 2025-08 | 922 | 7.60% |
| 2025-07 | 860 | 7.09% |
| 2025-06 | 904 | 7.45% |
| 2025-05 | 943 | 7.78% |
| 2025-04 | 842 | 6.94% |
| 2025-03 | 816 | 6.73% |
| 2025-02 | 275 | 2.27% |
| 2025-01 | 381 | 3.14% |
| 2024-12 | 353 | 2.91% |
| 2024-11 | 405 | 3.34% |
Time of Day
Reports are distributed across the day but skew toward late night and early morning. The 4 AM hour leads with over 530 incidents, followed closely by 3 AM (500+) and 2 AM (470+). Midday hours like 12 PM and 1–3 PM also show notable activity (450–480 incidents each). By contrast, morning commuting hours (8–10 AM) see fewer cases. The pattern suggests higher risks overnight and into early morning, coinciding with impaired driving enforcement and nightlife-related activity.
| Incident Hour | Incidents | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 04 | 770 | 6.35% |
| 13 | 723 | 5.96% |
| 12 | 707 | 5.83% |
| 03 | 683 | 5.63% |
| 14 | 683 | 5.63% |
| 02 | 649 | 5.35% |
| 15 | 634 | 5.23% |
| 01 | 616 | 5.08% |
| 16 | 592 | 4.88% |
| 17 | 576 | 4.75% |
| 19 | 568 | 4.68% |
| 18 | 543 | 4.48% |
| 05 | 504 | 4.16% |
| 23 | 477 | 3.93% |
| 20 | 477 | 3.93% |
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Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 17:44:24 Street Name: DORVAL DR |
Incident Type: ROBBERY Incident: 2026-01-03 04:34:30 Street Name: LAKESHORE RD E |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 04:09:17 Street Name: DUNDAS ST E |
Incident Type: MVC - PI Incident: 2026-01-02 18:04:51 Street Name: BLOOMFIELD DR |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-03 01:18:48 Street Name: BRONTE RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-03 01:54:02 Street Name: SPEERS RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 19:00:00 Street Name: MISSISSAGA ST |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 15:38:09 Street Name: REBECCA ST |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 16:08:16 Street Name: NEYAGAWA BV |
Incident Type: THEFT OF VEHICLE Incident: 2026-01-03 08:57:13 Street Name: NORTH SERVICE RD W |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 12:52:52 Street Name: FORD DR |
Incident Type: RECOVERED VEHICLE OTH SERVICE Incident: 2026-01-01 13:14:08 Street Name: DUNDAS ST W |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2025-12-31 16:52:36 Street Name: COLONEL WILLIAM PY |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-01 18:43:26 Street Name: DUNDAS ST E |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 12:50:39 Street Name: UPPER MIDDLE RD E |
Incident Type: MVC - HIT & RUN Incident: 2025-12-31 15:00:00 Street Name: SPEERS RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 08:43:45 Street Name: BRONTE RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 14:39:23 Street Name: NEYAGAWA BV |
Incident Type: MVC - HIT & RUN Incident: 2025-12-30 21:00:00 Street Name: WEEPING WILLOW DR |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 08:24:11 Street Name: GROSVENOR ST |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 15:40:53 Street Name: SIXTEEN MILE DR |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 19:16:44 Street Name: TECUMSEH CR |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 15:00:54 Street Name: SIXTEEN MILE DR |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-01 16:01:24 Street Name: BUCKINGHAM RD |
Incident Type: ROBBERY Incident: 2026-01-02 17:53:53 Street Name: DUNDAS ST W |
Incident Type: THEFT FROM AUTO Incident: 2026-01-02 14:12:01 Street Name: PINEGROVE RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 16:50:11 Street Name: DUNDAS ST W |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2025-12-31 13:41:04 Street Name: KINGS COLLEGE DR |
Incident Type: MVC - HIT & RUN Incident: 2026-01-02 21:00:00 Street Name: SPEERS RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 13:44:25 Street Name: UPPER MIDDLE RD E |
Incident Type: THEFT UNDER Incident: 2025-12-30 20:29:05 Street Name: TRAFALGAR RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 15:10:53 Street Name: NEYAGAWA BV |
Incident Type: PROPERTY DAMAGE UNDER $5000 Incident: 2025-12-31 15:52:15 Street Name: BAYVIEW RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-03 05:00:02 Street Name: GROSVENOR ST |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 14:56:33 Street Name: CHALMERS ST |
Incident Type: THEFT UNDER Incident: 2026-01-03 05:39:25 Street Name: BROOKMILL RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 14:12:40 Street Name: SIXTEEN MILE DR |
Incident Type: BREAK AND ENTER HOUSE Incident: 2026-01-03 04:12:33 Street Name: OLD COLONY RD |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-01 03:36:35 Street Name: BUCKINGHAM RD |
Incident Type: MVC - HIT & RUN Incident: 2026-01-03 01:23:13 Street Name: LEIGHLAND AV |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2025-12-31 16:35:36 Street Name: TRAFALGAR RD |
Incident Type: IMPAIRED DRIVING Incident: 2026-01-02 21:26:00 Street Name: SALTAIRE CR |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-01 01:19:46 Street Name: DUNDAS ST E |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-01 17:55:06 Street Name: ALDERBROOK DR |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 16:11:33 Street Name: UPPER MIDDLE RD E |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 13:20:31 Street Name: UPPER MIDDLE RD E |
Incident Type: ROADSIDE TEST Incident: 2026-01-02 15:07:50 Street Name: GREAT LAKES BV |
Incident Type: FEDERAL STATS - DRUGS Incident: 2026-01-02 20:49:16 Street Name: NORTH SERVICE RD W |
Incident Type: MVC - HIT & RUN Incident: 2026-01-02 16:00:00 Street Name: DUNDAS ST E |
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Dataset
This dashboard presents a comprehensive overview of nearly 9,000 crime and enforcement cases reported in Oakville between May 2024 and August 2025. It highlights incident types, geographic hotspots, seasonal variations, and time-of-day patterns. Interactive filters let you drill into the data to better understand when and where incidents take place across the community.
Dataset Information
| Subject | Safety |
| Jurisdiction | Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario |
| Data Provider | Town of Oakville |
| Source | https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/ |