Montreal's north end leading break-in surge with 187 incidents in September
The north end accounted for roughly one in every three break-ins across the city last month, marking a fourth consecutive month at the top.
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Montreal recorded 575 break-ins in September, a rate of approximately one every 75 minutes across the city. The north end dominated the count with 187 incidents—roughly one in every three—marking its fourth consecutive month leading the region.
The north end includes Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Saint-Michel, Villeray, Parc-Extension, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, and Plateau-Mont-Royal. The west side recorded 158 break-ins, the south 150, and the east end 80—the fewest of the four regions in every month this year.
September's daily pace matched August's when adjusted for the extra calendar day, both running at roughly 19 per day. July had been slightly higher. Year-to-date through September 30, Montreal has logged 4,926 break-ins.
The SPVM data comes from the City of Montreal's open data portal. The counts show concentration rather than per-household likelihood, as raw numbers vary by region size.
The facts
How many break-ins occurred in Montreal during September?
Montreal recorded 575 break-ins in September, averaging approximately one every 75 minutes across the city.
Which Montreal region had the most break-ins in September?
The north end had 187 break-ins in September, accounting for roughly one in every three break-ins citywide and marking its fourth consecutive month leading the region.
How many break-ins has Montreal recorded year-to-date through September?
Montreal logged 4,926 break-ins through September 30.
