Montreal logged 569 break-ins in July—nearly triple the daily average from spring
Police data shows July break-ins jumped significantly compared to June and May, with downtown and Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve bearing the heaviest activity.
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Montreal logged roughly 569 break-ins in July, a significant jump from June's 465 and May's 487, according to data from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal tracked through the city's Vue sur la sécurité publique mapping tool.
That works out to about 18.4 break-ins per day last month—up from June's roughly 15.5 per day. The pattern mirrors seasonal trends: as temperatures rise, break-in activity climbs. July's total came close to October 2025's 579 break-ins, the single busiest month of last year.
The geographic concentration remains consistent. Downtown is the single busiest cluster on the island, followed closely by Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in the east end. Villeray, Rosemont, Montreal North, François-Perrault, and Verdun continue to see steady activity. The West Island—Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Pointe-Claire, Île-Bizard, and Beaconsfield—remains significantly quieter.
With seven months completed, Montreal sits at 3,254 break-ins, putting the city on track to finish around 5,580 this year. That would stay below the past four years' totals, but the back half of the year typically brings the sharpest swings. The SPVM's interactive crime map is available through the City of Montreal's website, allowing residents to filter by crime type and date range for their own neighbourhood.
The facts
How many break-ins did Montreal have in July?
Montreal logged 569 break-ins in July 2026.
How does July's break-in count compare to June?
July's 569 break-ins represented a significant jump from June's 465 break-ins.
Which Montreal neighbourhoods had the most break-ins?
Downtown was the single busiest cluster, followed closely by Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in the east end.
