303 assaults reported to police last month in Mississauga and Brampton
Published April 7, 2024 at 11:13 am
Assault-related crimes have experienced a significant rise in Mississauga and Brampton since 2023, presenting a major challenge for the region with over 300 cases reported to police in the last 31 days.
Between March 6 and April 7, Peel Regional Police recorded 303 assault cases—reflecting an average of nine or more daily incidents during this period.
Of the 303 combined assaults across both cities— 146 were in Mississauga and 157 in Brampton.
Compared to the same time last year (March 6 – April 7, 2023), Mississauga and Brampton had a low assault count of 18 incidents collectively.
Below is a map detailing where the incidents took place:
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The data further highlights the top 4 common hotspots— this month—for crimes involving assault. This includes:
- Airport Road— 7 occurrences
- Dundas Street— 6 occurrences
- Hurontario Street— 6 occurrences
- Kennedy Road—7 occurrences
One piece of information not mentioned in the police data is the specific types of assault involved in each case or what injuries (if any) were sustained by the victim.
However, of the 303 assault crimes this past month, investigators have successfully solved 260 cases while 25 are ongoing and 18 remain unsolved.
A recent assault-related crime took place in Mississauga a few weeks ago and involved a massage therapist who reportedly sexually assaulted a client during her appointment.
Peel Police continue to offer valuable safety tips for residents:
- Avoid opening the door to people you don’t know. Learn to respond safely by speaking through a closed and locked door.
- Plan your route and avoid shortcuts through vacant lots or unlit areas.
- Familiarize yourself with the nearest police stations and 24/7 stores.
- Avoid being alone by getting a friend to accompany you.
- Lock your car after getting in. Do not linger in the parking lot. Drive away as soon as you can.
- If someone tries to take your purse/bag, do not resist. Instead, head to a safe location and immediately call the police. Defend yourself only in the event that you are being physically assaulted.
- If you think you are being followed, do not drive/walk home as you don’t want the person to know where you live. Instead, consider driving or walking to the nearest police station or open service station.