Crime Down Across York Region in Early 2026 - YRP

York Regional Police (YRP) has taken a closer look at crime trends across the region for the first quarter of 2026. They looked at what’s changing, how it’s affecting our community and what officers are doing every day to help keep your neighbourhood safe and secure.

The data, accessed through the York Regional Police Community Safety Data Portal, reflects crime statistics from January 1 2026 through March 31, 2026.

Overall, the numbers are moving in the right direction, with crime trending down compared to the same time last year.

There's been a nine per cent decrease in assaults, with 1,378 incidents reported in the first three months of 2026, down from 1,514 during the first quarter of 2025.

Residential break-and-enters have also declined significantly, dropping 22 per cent, from 374 incidents in early 2025 to 290 in the first quarter of this year.

Commercial break-and-enters saw an even larger decrease, down 42 per cent, with 139 incidents from the beginning of January to the end of March, compared to 240 the same time last year.

Robberies are down 19% as well, with 80 reported in the first quarter, compared to 99 during the same period in 2025.

One of the most notable improvements is in motor vehicle theft. In the first quarter of 2026, a total of 367 incidents were reported, marking a 33 per cent decrease from the 550 reported during the same time last year.

These encouraging trends reflect the dedicated work of our officers, alongside the efforts of community members who are taking proactive steps to prevent crime and protect themselves and their loved ones.

These statistics along with other crime categories are available on dashboards on the Community Safety Data Portal.

Source: York Regional Police Pulse Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/yrp/sign-up