405 assaults reported to police last month in Mississauga and Brampton

There were over 405 assault-related crimes reported to police in Mississauga and Brampton last month.

From June 10 to July 11, Peel Regional Police data indicates that 405 assaults were reported, including 186 in Mississauga, 217 in Brampton, one incident in Vaughan and another in Toronto that fell under Peel jurisdiction.

This works out to an average of 13 or more of these crimes being committed daily.

Below is a map detailing where the incidents took place:

The data further highlights the top two hotspots for six or more crimes involving assault for this month. These include:

• Burnhamthorpe Road—six occurrences
• City Centre Drive—six occurrences
• Dundas Street—seven occurrences
• Goreway Drive—seven occurrences
• Hurontario Street—10 occurrences
• Kennedy Road —nine occurrences
• Knightsbridge Road—six occurrences
• Peel Centre Drive—seven 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.

Here are some noteworthy assault incidents from this past month:

• Alleged sexual assault by rideshare driver leads to charge for Brampton man
• Sex assault suspect last seen boarding a bus in Mississauga: police
• Cop attacked in Waterloo, Brampton woman now charged
• Victims robbed and assaulted at ATMs in Brampton, police say

Peel police continue to offer valuable safety tips for residents, emphasizing measures to protect themselves from becoming a victim of assault:

• 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. Avoid lingering around 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.