Crime Trends & Statistics – Ward 11 (January 2025)
The latest crime data for January 2025 is now available. Below is a breakdown of Ward 11-specific statistics.
Ward 11 – Property Crime Overview
• Total Property Crimes This Month: 47
• Total Property Crimes This Year (YTD): 47
• 5-Year Monthly Average for Property Crime (Ward 11): 33
Most Reported Property Crimes (Ward 11):
• Auto Theft: 14 cases
• Theft from Auto: 8 cases
• Break and Enter: 1 case
• Theft Over $5,000: 1 case
Key Takeaway: Property crime in Ward 11 is above the five-year average, with auto theft and theft from vehicles being the most frequently reported incidents.
What is Councillor Tadeson doing?
Councillor Mark Tadeson continues to push for more visible presence by the police in our community as a crime deterrent. He also is dedicated to crime prevention education within his newsletters and website articles, and has ongoing conversations with law enforcement on enforcecment, awareness campaigns and encouraging residents to take proactive security steps.
Ward 11 – Violent Crime Overview
• Total Violent Crimes This Month: 9
• Total Violent Crimes This Year (YTD): 9
• 5-Year Monthly Average for Violent Crime (Ward 11): 10.1
Most Reported Violent Crimes (Ward 11):
• Assault: 7 cases
• Sexual Violation: 1 case
Key Takeaway: Violent crime in Ward 11 is in line with the five-year average, with assaults being the most reported category.
What is Councillor Tadeson doing?
Councillor Mark Tadeson regularly meets with Hamilton Police Service leadership to advocate for community-based policing strategies that improve safety while ensuring residents feel heard and supported.
Traffic & Collisions – Ward 11
• Total Collisions This Month: 52
• 5-Year Monthly Average (Ward 11): 28
• Non-Injury Collisions: 45
• Injury Collisions: 7
Key Takeaway: Collisions in Ward 11 are significantly higher than the five-year average, highlighting the need for continued road safety awareness, particularly during winter conditions.
What is Councillor Tadeson doing?
Councillor Mark Tadeson is advocating for increased road safety measures, including additional speed enforcement, better signage, and road maintenance to address high-risk collision areas. He also asked for a full review of the recent snow event response to ensure that our roads are as safe as possible even in bad weather.
Key Takeaway: While Ward 11 remains below city-wide crime levels, it is experiencing an increase in auto theft and collisions, which require ongoing attention and preventative measures.
What is Councillor Tadeson doing?
Councillor Mark Tadeson is working with City staff and police leadership to explore funding opportunities for expanded community safety initiatives, including traffic-calming projects and crime prevention programs.
Top 3 Reported Incidents in Ward 11 – January 2025
1. Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVCs) – 22 cases
2. Domestic Incidents – 11 cases
3. Auto Theft – 10 cases
What This Means for Ward 11
• Auto theft continues to be a concern. Residents are encouraged to take precautionary measures such as parking in well-lit areas, locking vehicles, and avoiding leaving valuables inside.
• The high number of collisions highlights the importance of safe driving, particularly in winter conditions.
• If you experience or witness criminal activity, please report it to Hamilton Police Services or use Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips.
What is Councillor Tadeson doing to help?
Councillor Mark Tadeson is committed to advocating for Ward 11’s safety needs while respecting that police operations are managed by the Hamilton Police Services Board, which oversees their financial and strategic decisions.
“While I cannot direct police actions, I regularly communicate with our local Crime Managers, Superintendents, and the Police Chief to stress the need for increased police visibility to deter crime, enforce speeding laws, and promote road safety for all residents due to our ward’s rapid growth and large geographic area.” – Councillor Mark Tadeson
Councillor Tadeson also works hard to educate residents on crime prevention strategies through our website and newsletter and regularly hosts community meetings where residents can speak directly with police to share concerns and feedback. (Future Police Community Meeting being planned for Spring 2025!)
Mark remains dedicated to open and ongoing dialogue to ensure the needs of our community are heard.
Stay Informed & Stay Safe
Your safety is a priority, and we will continue to monitor trends and advocate for improved crime prevention strategies in Ward 11. If you have concerns, please reach out to our office at ward11@hamilton.ca or call 905-546-2489.
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