40 break-and-enters reported in the first 10 days of 2025 in Mississauga and Brampton

Just days into the new year, break-ins in Mississauga and Brampton remain a major concern for residents and police, with 40 incidents reported in the first 10 days of 2025.

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From Jan. 1 to Jan.11, Peel Regional Police numbers show a combined 40 break-ins were reported across both cities —14 in Mississauga and 26 in Brampton.

As of Jan. 11, only five break-and-enter cases had been successfully solved, and 35 are still being investigated.

The following map shows where this month’s break-ins took place:

The data further indicates that the following places were targeted:

Fifteen houses, four apartments, one residential garage or shed, three stores, one jewelry store, one restaurant, two pharmacies, and one factory; three were simply listed as “other,” and nine were “unidentified” businesses.

The top common hotspots for these break-ins to occur are:

• Kennedy Road
• Queen Street

While there aren’t many stories reported early in the year by police, here are some noteworthy break-and-enter incidents from 2024:

• ‘Threat to public safety’: Victim shot in home invasion leads to Canada-wide warrant for Brampton man
• VIDEO: Brazen home invasion caught on camera in Mississauga
• Home invasion ‘network’ busted with over $14M in drugs leads to charges for Mississauga and Brampton men
• Attempted murder, home invasions in Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, lead to arrest
• VIDEO: Charge laid in home invasion after thieves fail to steal safe full of cash in Brampton
• HOME INVASION: Victims awakened, forced to hand over keys to luxury cars in Mississauga

According to Peel Police, some properties are more likely to be broken into such as corner lots, homes that back onto parks and other open spaces, and homes that do not appear to be maintained or “lived in.”

“Residential break-ins are typically crimes of opportunity,” Peel Police say. “Burglars usually target certain property based on characteristics that will increase their chances of breaking in without getting caught.”

Residents are advised to maintain a safe home and prevent break-ins by following these tips:

• Keep shrubs and hedges around your property maintained to allow for clear lines of sight to all accessible windows and doors.
• Ensure garage and screen doors are locked, even while at home.
• Get to know your neighbours and look out for each other’s properties.
• Consider installing a second locking device for windows and any sliding doors.