May 2025 Crime & Traffic Trends in Ward 11

A snapshot of safety in our community

The latest data from the Hamilton Police Service is in, and we’ve got a clear picture of where things stand in Ward 11 as of May 2025. These monthly updates help us all stay informed, spot trends, and work together to keep our community safe and thriving.

📊 Key Highlights – Crime and Calls for Service

• Violent Crime: So far in 2025, Ward 11 has seen 50 violent crimes. May alone accounted for 13 incidents, which is slightly above the five-year monthly average of 10.1.

• Property Crime: 191 property crimes have been reported year-to-date, with 30 occurring in May—below our historical average of 32.5 per month.

• Top Incident Types this Year:

  • Assault (6 in May)

  • Theft from vehicles (6 in May, and on the rise)

  • Auto theft (2 in May, 38 so far this year)

🚔 Shootings: There were zero reported shootings in May 2025, continuing the encouraging trend of reduced gun violence in our community.

🚨 Calls for Service:

• 176 citizen-generated calls in May—on par with our five-year monthly average.

• The most frequent call types:

  • Driving complaints (21)

  • Suspicious activity (20)

  • Assists to ambulance/fire/other services (16)

🚗 Traffic Collisions:

• 42 collisions were reported in May—above the five-year monthly average of 28.9.

• Most collisions were non-injury related, but five resulted in injuries.

📈 Looking at the Bigger Picture

The year-to-date trends (January–May 2025) reflect a mixed picture:

• Total violent crime is slightly elevated.

• Property crime is steady but certain categories (like auto theft and theft from vehicles) are trending higher than usual.

• Collision numbers are significantly higher than average—something we’ll continue to monitor in collaboration with Hamilton Police and City staff.

🚦 Let’s look out for each other on the roads

With collisions on the rise, now is a good time to remind ourselves that road safety is a shared responsibility. Whether you're driving a car, riding a bike, or crossing the street, please follow traffic laws, slow down if driving, and stay alert. Every safe choice we make helps ensure that everyone—our families, friends, and neighbours—arrives home safely.

As always, if you see something concerning or suspicious, please report it.

Let's do what we can to build a safer Ward 11.

—Mark Tadeson, Ward 11 Councillor