The official London, Ontario crime map is the London Police Service’s Community Crime Map, which shows 16 types of incidents from the last 90 days at altered locations. Statistics Canada’s 2025 figures put the London census metropolitan area’s Crime Severity Index (CSI) at 66.0, up 8% from 2024 but below Canada’s 75.0.
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), CSI for police services in Ontario (Table 35-10-0188-01) and incidents by violation (Table 35-10-0177-01). London Police Service crime map page checked 7 October 2026; we link to the map but do not reproduce its data. Percentages and rankings not in the release are our own calculation. Updated 7 October 2026.
Key facts
- The London census metropolitan area (CMA) had a Crime Severity Index of 66.0 in 2025, up 8% from 61.3 in 2024 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- London’s crime rate was 5,059 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 7% and about 18% above Ontario’s 4,296 (our calculation).
- The London Police Service, which polices the city itself, had a CSI of 73.00 in 2025, up about 11% from 65.84 in 2024 (our calculation).
- London had the 4th-highest CSI of Ontario’s 15 CMAs in 2025, after Thunder Bay, Brantford and Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo (our ranking).
- The London Police crime map shows incidents from the last 90 days only, and the police service says it “does not represent our official crime statistics” (checked 7 October 2026).
Where is the official London, Ontario crime map?
The official London, Ontario crime map is the Community Crime Map linked from the London Police Service crime map page. According to the police service:
- 16 incident types are shown: arson, assaults, attempted murder, auto theft, break and enter, disturbances, fraud, homicides, impaired driving, motor vehicle collisions, robbery, shoplifting, theft, theft from vehicles, vandalism and weapon-related incidents.
- 90-day window: only incidents from the last 90 days appear.
- Altered locations: the icon is not placed at the actual location and the street address is changed to protect privacy.
- Not official statistics: crime types can change during an investigation, and the London Police Service points to its annual reports for official figures.
London Police cover the City of London. The wider London CMA, which Statistics Canada reports on, also includes surrounding municipalities policed by other services.
How do I check crime near an address in London, Ontario?
Checking crime near a London address works best when you combine the 90-day map with Statistics Canada’s yearly figures. Follow these steps:
- Open the map from the London Police Service crime map page.
- Enter the address and look at a radius of several blocks, not one street.
- Filter by incident type. For a home, check break and enter, auto theft and theft from vehicles. For walking, check robbery and assaults.
- Use the full 90 days. A week or two can look misleadingly quiet or busy.
- Compare with an area you know in London to get a baseline.
- Add the context from the official 2025 figures below and from our guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood.
- Visit at different times, including evenings, before you rent or buy.
What do the dots on the London crime map really mean?
A dot on the London crime map is a recent police-reported incident at a deliberately altered location, not a measure of risk at one address. Keep three points in mind:
- Not all dots are crimes. Motor vehicle collisions and disturbances are on the map alongside criminal offences.
- Busy places record more. Downtown, major shopping areas and campus districts have far more people passing through, so they log more incidents.
- Unreported crime is missing. Statistics Canada’s 2019 victimization survey found only about 29% of incidents were reported to police.
We do not rank London neighbourhoods, because no official neighbourhood-level crime rate for London is published under an open licence we can use.
Is crime in London, Ontario going up?
Crime severity in London, Ontario rose in 2025: the London CMA’s Crime Severity Index climbed 8% to 66.0 and its crime rate rose 7% to 5,059 per 100,000, according to Statistics Canada. The rise followed three years of decline, from 78.6 in 2021 to 61.3 in 2024.
The Crime Severity Index is a Statistics Canada measure that weights each police-reported offence by its seriousness, with Canada in 2006 set at 100. Our Crime Severity Index explainer shows how it works.
| Measure | 2021 | 2024 | 2025 | Change 2024–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London CMA, Crime Severity Index | 78.57 | 61.26 | 65.95 | +8% |
| London Police Service (city), CSI | 87.26 | 65.84 | 73.00 | +11% |
| London CMA, violent CSI | — | 76.32 | 79.59 | +4% |
| London CMA, non-violent CSI | — | 55.76 | 61.06 | +10% |
| Canada, Crime Severity Index | 74.87 | 78.84 | 75.01 | −5% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Tables 35-10-0026-01 and 35-10-0188-01. Changes are our calculation.
London’s non-violent CSI rose faster than its violent CSI in 2025, so property crime and other non-violent offences drove most of the increase. The 2025 CSI was still about 12% below the national figure (our calculation). For the full safety picture, read is London, Ontario safe?
Which crimes should London residents watch on the map?
Shoplifting stands out in London: the London CMA recorded 1,032 shoplifting incidents ($5,000 or under) per 100,000 people in 2025, about twice the national rate of 502 and up 9% from 2024, according to Statistics Canada. Other key rates:
| Offence, London CMA | Rate per 100,000 (2025) | Canada rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code offences (excl. traffic) | 5,059 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 983 | 1,443 |
| Breaking and entering | 208 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 153 | 201 |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 1,032 | 502 |
| Robbery | 52 | 55 |
| Drug violations | 348 | 144 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. Figures are for the whole London CMA.
Break-ins in London were about 21% below the national rate and vehicle theft about 24% below it (our calculation). Recorded drug violations jumped from 71 to 348 per 100,000 between 2024 and 2025; police-reported drug figures often reflect enforcement activity as well as drug use. See our guides to break-ins in Canada and shoplifting in Canada.
How does London compare with other Ontario cities?
London’s 2025 CSI of 66.0 was the 4th-highest of Ontario’s 15 census metropolitan areas, behind Thunder Bay (114.1), Brantford (72.1) and Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo (66.8), by our ranking of Statistics Canada data. Nearby Windsor (55.4) and Hamilton (54.8) were lower. See the full lists in most dangerous cities in Ontario and safest cities in Ontario, or compare every metro area on our Canada crime map.
Want London’s crime data on your phone?
Safety App Canada puts official crime data on a live map, plans walking routes that avoid high-risk areas and sends one-tap SOS alerts to the people you trust. Coming soon to Android and iPhone.
London, Ontario crime map FAQ
Is there a crime map for London, Ontario?
Yes. The London Police Service links to a Community Crime Map showing 16 incident types from the last 90 days, with locations altered for privacy.
What is the crime rate in London, Ontario?
The London CMA had 5,059 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 7% from 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
Is London, Ontario safe?
London’s 2025 Crime Severity Index of 66.0 was about 12% below the national 75.0, but it rose 8% in 2025 and was the 4th-highest of Ontario’s 15 metro areas.
Are the numbers on the London crime map official?
No. The London Police Service says the map does not represent its official crime statistics. Statistics Canada’s annual figures are the official comparable measure.
How far back does the London crime map go?
The London crime map shows only incidents from the last 90 days, according to the London Police Service.
Related: London, Ontario crime rate · most dangerous cities in Ontario · crime rate in Canada by city · Hamilton crime map · Toronto crime map · Windsor crime map · London, Ontario vs Toronto crime. In an emergency call 911.