Brantford has an official crime map: the Brantford Police Service publishes an online map of police calls for service, with locations adjusted to protect privacy. On the official statistics, the Brantford metro area’s Crime Severity Index rose 8% to 72.1 in 2025, about 4% below the national 75.0 but the second-highest in Ontario, and its car theft rate was the highest of any Ontario metro area, according to Statistics Canada.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Crime Severity Index by census metropolitan area (Table 35-10-0026-01) and incidents by violation (Table 35-10-0177-01). Percentages and rankings are our own calculation. Crime map, statistics page and online reporting details checked on the Brantford Police Service website on 20 October 2026. Updated 20 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Brantford Police Service crime map shows police calls for service, not confirmed crimes, and all locations are adjusted to protect privacy (Brantford Police Service, checked 20 October 2026).
- The Brantford CMA had a Crime Severity Index of 72.1 in 2025, up 8% from 66.9 in 2024 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- Brantford’s crime rate was 5,381 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 10%, the second-largest rise of Canada’s 41 metro areas after Thunder Bay (our calculation).
- Brantford’s motor vehicle theft rate was 305 per 100,000 in 2025, about 63% above Ontario’s 187 and the highest of Ontario’s 15 metro areas (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- Brantford’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 22% below its 2018 peak of 92.5 (our calculation).
Does Brantford have a crime map?
Yes, the Brantford Police Service publishes an online crime map that gives general information about police calls for service in the City of Brantford. The map opens from the police Crime Map page in a new window, and the police recommend viewing it on a desktop computer.
A call for service is any request for police attendance or action. The Brantford Police Service says plainly that “not every call is a crime” and that some information may not be releasable. A crime map of calls for service is therefore a guide to the type of police activity near a street, not a measure of a crime rate.
The police list three caveats on the map page (checked 20 October 2026):
- Preliminary data. The map is based on preliminary information given to police by the people reporting, which may not have been verified.
- Classifications can change. A call’s category may change after further investigation, and the data may contain mechanical or human error.
- Privacy. All data on the map has been adjusted to protect personal privacy, so a point is not an exact address.
Because the map has no open licence, we link to it rather than reproduce figures from it. The numbers in this guide come from Statistics Canada.
How do I use the Brantford crime map?
- Open the map from the Brantford Police Service Crime Map page (the “Crime Map” button).
- Zoom to the street or area you care about, rather than looking at the whole city at once.
- Look at the type of call, not only the number of dots. A cluster of minor calls is different from one serious incident.
- Check over a longer period if the map allows it; a single week can be misleading.
- Compare with the city-wide picture below and with the Brantford crime rate guide, which covers the official numbers in more depth.
Calls cluster where people gather: the downtown core, shopping areas and main roads. A dot does not make a street unsafe, and a quiet area on the map is not a guarantee. Our guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood explains the limits of police maps.
The Brantford Police Service also has a Crime Statistics page with a five-year statistical analysis for 2020–2024, presented to the Police Services Board on 3 September 2025. It is useful background for long-term trends in the city itself.
What is the crime rate in Brantford?
The Brantford census metropolitan area (CMA) had a crime rate of 5,381 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 10% from 2024, according to Statistics Canada. The crime rate is the number of Criminal Code incidents, excluding traffic offences, per 100,000 residents. The Brantford CMA covers the City of Brantford and the surrounding area, so it is wider than the area shown on the police map.
| Measure (2025) | Brantford CMA | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 72.1 | 57.2 | 75.0 |
| CSI change 2024–25 | +8% | −6% | −5% |
| Crime rate per 100,000 | 5,381 | 4,296 | 5,585 |
| Crime rate change 2024–25 | +10% | −4% | −2% |
| Motor vehicle theft per 100,000 | 305 | 187 | 201 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Tables 35-10-0026-01 and 35-10-0177-01 (2025).
Brantford is close to the national average and about a quarter above the Ontario average on both main measures: its severity index was 26% above Ontario’s and its crime rate 25% above (our calculation). The Crime Severity Index (CSI) is a Statistics Canada measure that weights each offence by its seriousness, with Canada in 2006 set at 100; our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method.
Brantford’s mix of offences is typical in seriousness. Its CSI was 13.4 points per 1,000 incidents per 100,000 people, the same ratio as Canada as a whole (our calculation), which means crime in Brantford is neither unusually serious nor unusually minor compared with the national average.
Is car theft high in Brantford?
Yes, Brantford had the fifth-highest motor vehicle theft rate of Canada’s 41 metro areas in 2025, at 304.7 per 100,000 people, and the highest in Ontario, according to Statistics Canada (rankings are our calculation). Only Red Deer, Winnipeg, Moncton and Edmonton were higher.
| Area | Motor vehicle theft per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Brantford CMA | 305 |
| Hamilton CMA | 261 |
| Toronto CMA | 238 |
| Canada | 201 |
| Ontario | 187 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 (2025).
By our calculation, Brantford’s car theft rate was about 17% above Hamilton’s, about 28% above Toronto’s and about 52% above the national rate. On the crime map, choose vehicle-related calls to see where they cluster near you. Our guides on car theft in Canada and how to protect your car from theft cover the national picture and practical steps.
How does Brantford compare with other Ontario cities?
Brantford had the second-highest Crime Severity Index of Ontario’s 15 metro areas in 2025, at 72.1, behind only Thunder Bay (114.1), and the third-highest crime rate after Thunder Bay and Peterborough, according to Statistics Canada (rankings are our calculation).
| Ontario metro area (CMA) | CSI 2025 | Crime rate per 100,000 (2025) | Police map guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bay | 114.1 | 8,373 | is Thunder Bay safe? |
| Brantford | 72.1 | 5,381 | this page |
| Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo | 66.8 | 5,083 | Kitchener crime map |
| London | 66.0 | 5,059 | London crime map |
| Guelph | 57.8 | 4,288 | Guelph crime map |
| Hamilton | 54.8 | 4,076 | Hamilton crime map |
Source: Statistics Canada (2025). Selected Ontario metro areas.
For the full provincial picture see most dangerous cities in Ontario and our Ontario crime map, which links every police map in the province. National rankings are in crime rate in Canada by city.
Is crime in Brantford going up?
Crime in Brantford rose in 2025 after two years of decline: the Brantford CMA’s Crime Severity Index climbed from 66.9 in 2024 to 72.1 in 2025, according to Statistics Canada. It remained about 22% below the 2018 peak of 92.5 and about 7% below the 2015 level of 77.7 (our calculation).
| Year | Brantford CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 77.7 | 70.4 |
| 2018 (peak) | 92.5 | 75.6 |
| 2021 | 74.2 | 74.9 |
| 2023 | 71.6 | 81.3 |
| 2024 | 66.9 | 78.8 |
| 2025 | 72.1 | 75.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01.
Brantford’s index has been below the national CSI every year since 2021. Statistics Canada cautions that smaller metro areas can swing more from year to year and that the CSI is not a universal indicator of safety.
How do I report a crime in Brantford?
The Brantford Police Service accepts online reports for some minor incidents inside city limits with no known suspect and no evidence, and asks people to call 519-756-7050 or visit the police station at 344 Elgin Street for other non-emergency matters (Brantford Police Service, checked 20 October 2026).
- Online: theft, lost property, mischief or damage to property and theft from a vehicle under $5,000; damage to a vehicle (not by collision) under $5,000; lost or stolen driver’s licences; stolen licence plates; fraud under $25,000 and identity theft; traffic complaints not in progress. Police aim to have an officer review a report within 72 hours.
- By phone or in person: a known suspect, any evidence including video, losses over $5,000, incidents outside city limits, a break-in to a home or business, a collision, a lost or stolen firearm, personal violence or hate-motivated vandalism.
Our guide on how to report a crime in Canada explains 911, non-emergency lines and online reporting across the country.
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Brantford crime map FAQ
Where can I find the Brantford crime map?
The Brantford crime map is on the Brantford Police Service website under News and Statistics, then Crime Map. It shows police calls for service, with locations adjusted to protect privacy.
Does the Brantford crime map show every crime?
No. The Brantford crime map shows calls for service based on preliminary information; not every call is a crime, some information is not releasable, and categories can change after investigation.
What is the crime rate in Brantford?
The Brantford CMA’s crime rate was 5,381 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 10% from 2024 and about 4% below the national rate, according to Statistics Canada.
Is Brantford safer than Hamilton?
No, on the official measures. The Brantford CMA’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 72.1 against 54.8 for Hamilton, and its crime rate was 5,381 per 100,000 against 4,076.
Can I report a crime online in Brantford?
Yes, for some minor incidents in Brantford city limits, such as theft or mischief under $5,000 with no known suspect. Break-ins to a home or business and any violence must be reported by phone or in person.
Related: is Brantford safe? · Guelph crime map · Hamilton crime map · Ontario crime map · safest cities in Ontario · Canada Crime Map. In an emergency call 911.
