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Halton Regional Police officers responded to 55 crime incidents in Oakville, Ontario, from Mar. 15 to 21. Compared to the week before, that marks a drop of 6.77%.
Thursday, Mar. 16, was the busiest day, with ten reported incidents. West Oak Trails residents reported the most significant number of crimes in this period (7).
In addition, residents reported vehicle thefts most frequently (12).
Over the past seven days, Halton Police responded to 1 theft of a bicycle in Oakville; if this rate stayed consistent, it would be 36 incidents a year. Incidents of bicycle thefts in the past six months totalled 26, and 152 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: Mar. 15 to 21
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
