Montreal recorded 506 break-ins in August as year-to-date total reaches 3,760
Downtown and central boroughs remain hotspots. At the current pace, the city is tracking toward roughly 5,650 break-ins for 2026, below recent years but still elevated.
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Montreal recorded roughly 506 break-ins in August, down from July's 569 but still the second-busiest month of 2026 so far. The city has logged 3,760 break-ins through August 31, putting it on track to finish the year around 5,650 incidents, according to data from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM).
That averages 16.3 break-ins per day in August, compared to July's 18.4 per day. The slight slowdown aligns with a seasonal pattern: August's hotter stretch typically produces elevated numbers, which taper once the heat passes.
Downtown and the boroughs closest to the core remain the hardest hit by far. Villeray and the François-Perrault corridor, along with Verdun, have held their positions near the top of the list since spring. Montreal North and areas heading east toward Anjou have remained steady throughout the year. Rosemont and the area around Mont-Royal have also seen consistent activity.
The West Island has largely stayed clear of the pattern, with one exception: Dollard-des-Ormeaux posted a total well above its West Island neighbours — Pointe-Claire, Dorval, and Beaconsfield have remained comparatively quiet.
Eight months into 2026, the city sits below the annual totals for every year since 2019 except 2021. Last year's numbers did not peak until October, when the city logged 579 break-ins in a single month, so the fall could still shift the 2026 picture. Residents can check activity on their own street using the SPVM's interactive map, available through the City of Montreal's website and filterable by crime type and date range.
The facts
What is Montreal's break-in total through August 31, 2026?
Montreal has logged 3,760 break-ins through August 31, 2026, putting the city on track for roughly 5,650 incidents by year-end.
Which Montreal neighbourhoods have the most break-ins?
Downtown and central boroughs remain the hardest hit, with Villeray, the François-Perrault corridor, and Verdun consistently near the top since spring. Montreal North, areas toward Anjou, Rosemont, and the Mont-Royal area have also seen consistent activity.
