As part of an effort to provide residents and businesses with up-to-date and relevant information, the Hamilton Police Service’s Crime Information Analysis Unit (CIAU) releases city-wide HPS and Ward Reports. These reports are designed to help answer general questions from community members and partners. The Hamilton Police Service remains committed to working together with our community members to make the City of Hamilton stronger and safer for everyone.
in 2025, Ward 9 experienced an increase of 8 property crimes, year over year, hitting a total of 1,024 incidents reported in 2025 as compared to 17,670 city-wide. There was an increase of 17 incidents of violent crimes reported in Ward 9 with a total of 314 violent crimes as compared to 7956 reported city-wide. Shootings in ward 9 are rare with 2 reported in 2025 as compared to 33 shootings reported city wide.
Gun violence is a serious concern for the public. Hearing police say that a shooting was targeted brings no comfort to me or my residents, as these shooters are not skilled. They tend to shoot many rounds in the hopes of hitting their target. Sadly, Hamilton has experienced the tragedies of innocent bystanders be injured or killed by target gunfire. We continue to call of the Federal Government to prevent gun smuggling at our borders.
I have long argued that it appears there is a direct correlation between population growth and an increase in crime as there are more homes and people. A 2025 systematic review (72 studies) out of 1,364 publications, concludes that rapid population growth is often associated with higher crime rates and antisocial behavior, particularly in “boomtown” or fast-growing areas. [journals.sagepub.com]. Ward 9 has been experiencing one of the highest growth rates in Hamilton, which is why I have supported an increase of 13 sworn officers per year since 2022. As a result, Ward 9 has seen a significant increase in police patrols. Hamilton Police also has a dedicated traffic team for highway traffic act violations, a Shooting Response Team (SRT), and the Break and Enter, Auto Theft and Robbery (BEAR) Branch. The jury is out as to whether increases in sworn offices deters crime, but I would argue if an increasing population increases crime rates than we need an increase in police officer to address that crime.
While Ward 9 has one of the lowest crime stats across the city, there have been marginal increase in crime. While more police does help deal with these reported crimes, Residents can help protect themselves against property theft with motion detected lighting, HD surveillance cameras and car/home alarms. To learn more go to: Crime Prevention | Hamilton Police Service
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