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Halton Regional Police officers responded to 50 crime incidents in Oakville, Ontario, from July 19 to 25. Compared to the week before, incidents of crimes dropped by 15.25%.
Friday, July 21, was the busiest day, with 13 reported incidents. QEW Midtown Core reported the greatest number of crimes in this period (9).
In addition, residents reported eight motor-vehicle incidents of hit & run. Oakville residents are reminded to be careful while travelling around town and to prioritize one's safety when confronted by any hostile persons.
Over the past seven days, Halton police responded to seven assaults in Oakville. If this rate stayed consistent, there would be 336 incidents a year. In the last 30 days, there were 76 assaults. In the past six months, there were 221 assaults in Oakville and 358 in the past year.
Due to ongoing investigations and ensuring the well-being of victims, Halton Regional Police Service does not post all crimes on the Crime Map.
Oakville News Crime Statistics: July 19 to 25
Halton Regional Police does not provide specific addresses.
If you are in danger or are witnessing a crime, dial 911. To report or provide information on a crime, contact Halton Regional Police Services, non-emergency number (905) 825-4747.
If you have information about one or more of these incidents and have not already spoken with the police, please call them and use the case number as an identifier.
You can also submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Source: HRPS Crime Map.
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