Oakville Crime Maps and Stats

This dataset of approximately 6,100 crime reports was compiled from incidents recorded in Oakville between May 2024 and May 2025. It reflects a broad spectrum of police activity, ranging from traffic enforcement to property and personal crimes.

The most common type of report is roadside testing, accounting for nearly a third of all incidents. This suggests a strong emphasis on impaired driving enforcement. Traffic-related incidents also include hit and runs and collisions causing personal injury. Theft—particularly of vehicles and from vehicles—is widespread, alongside break-and-enter cases targeting houses and businesses.

Incidents are most concentrated on major roads like Cornwall Rd, Speers Rd, and Trafalgar Rd. These areas are likely busier traffic corridors or commercial zones with greater police visibility or higher risk of incident. Crime is relatively steady across the year, peaking in early 2025, while overnight and early morning hours see the most reports—especially around 4:00 AM.

Overall, this dataset offers a detailed snapshot of crime trends across Oakville, helping reveal when and where interventions might be most effective, and what types of offenses are most commonly reported in the community.

Statistics

This dataset covers roughly 6,100 reported crime incidents in Oakville over the past year. It includes a broad mix of traffic, property, and personal crime, offering insight into common offenses, hot spots, and when incidents most often occur. The data reflects steady police activity and reporting patterns across the town.

Incident Types

Roadside tests make up the largest category, with nearly 1,900 incidents, followed by about 800 hit & run collisions and 600 stolen vehicles. Other common offenses include theft under $5,000 (about 540 cases) and theft from vehicles (around 410). Break-and-enter cases total roughly 520 across homes, shops, and other locations. Overall, theft and traffic-related incidents dominate the report.

Geographic Distribution

Incidents are most frequent on main roads like Cornwall Rd (about 200 reports), Speers Rd (170), and Trafalgar Rd (160). Busy corridors including Dundas, Bronte, Lakeshore, and Dorval also show elevated activity. These areas likely reflect higher traffic volumes and greater public visibility.

Temporal Trends

Crime levels are steady month to month, averaging around 300–800 reports depending on the season. The busiest months were April and March 2025, each with over 800 incidents. Winter months like February and April 2024 saw lower activity (around 270), possibly due to reduced mobility and weather-related factors.

Time of Day

Crimes are fairly spread across the day, but nighttime and early morning hours show more activity. The 4 AM hour leads with about 370 incidents, followed by peaks around 2 AM, 3 AM, and 7 PM. Late evening and overnight hours consistently report more incidents than daytime, indicating increased risks during those times.

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Dataset

This dashboard provides an in-depth view of over 6,100 crime incidents reported in Oakville between May 2024 and May 2025. It includes information on incident types, times of day, monthly trends, and locations by street. Use the filters to explore where and when different types of incidents occur across the town, helping identify enforcement priorities and community safety patterns.

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