369 assaults reported to police last month in Mississauga and Brampton

Assault-related crimes have sharply increased in Mississauga and Brampton since 2023, with police responding to over 300 cases in the last 31 days, highlighting a growing concern for the region.

Between Sept. 18 and Oct. 19, Peel Regional Police recorded 369 assault cases—reflecting an average of 11 or more daily incidents.

Of the 369 combined assaults across both cities— 178 were in Mississauga and 191 in Brampton.

Around the same time last year, Mississauga and Brampton had a much greater assault count, with 518 cases between September and October (2023).

Below is a map detailing where the incidents took place:

The data further identifies two common hotspots, each with five or more assault-related incidents reported this month. These include:

• City Centre Drive— 5 occurrences
• Queen Street— 5 occurrences

One piece of information not mentioned in the police data is the specific types of assault involved in each case or what injuries (if any) were sustained by the victim.

Of the 369 assault crimes this past month, investigators have solved 279 cases, while 41 are ongoing and 49 remain unsolved.

Here are some notable assault-related crimes reported in Mississauga and Brampton this past month:

• Hate-motivated assaults and threats result in charges for Mississauga man in Toronto
• Man charged for 2 assaults in a park in Mississauga
• VIDEO: Suspect sought for two violent sex assaults in Brampton
• Kidnapping, sex assault charges laid in attacks dating back 20 years in Mississauga, Brampton

Peel Police continue to offer valuable safety tips for residents:

• Avoid opening the door to people you don’t know. Learn to respond safely by speaking through a closed and locked door.
• Plan your route and avoid shortcuts through vacant lots or unlit areas.
• Familiarize yourself with the nearest police stations and 24/7 stores.
• Avoid being alone by getting a friend to accompany you.
• Lock your car after getting in. Do not linger in the parking lot. Drive away as soon as you can.
• If someone tries to take your purse/bag, do not resist. Instead, head to a safe location and immediately call the police. Defend yourself only in the event that you are being physically assaulted.
• If you think you are being followed, do not drive/walk home as you don’t want the person to know where you live. Instead, consider driving or walking to the nearest police station or open service station.