408 assaults reported to police last month in Mississauga and Brampton

Assault-related crimes in Mississauga and Brampton have surged, with police responding to over 400 cases in the last 31 days, reflecting ongoing challenges for public safety in the region.

Between Oct. 17 and Nov. 17, Peel Regional Police recorded 408 assault cases— an average of 13 or more daily incidents.

Of the 408 combined assaults across both cities— 193 were in Mississauga and 215 in Brampton.

Around the same time last year, Mississauga and Brampton had a much greater assault count, with 500 cases between October and November (2023).

In addition, assaults have risen by 10 per cent this month compared to the 369 cases reported last month.

Below is a map detailing where this month’s incidents took place:

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

• Airport Road—8 occurrences
• Dundas Street—9 occurrences
• Goreway Drive—7 occurrences
• Hurontario Street—9 occurrences
• Queen Street—7 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 408 assault crimes this past month, investigators have solved 290 cases, while 76 are ongoing and 42 remain unsolved.

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

• ‘Rideshare’ driver wanted in alleged sexual assault in Brampton
• Bus driver charged in ‘brutal’ beating of transit passenger in Brampton
• Teacher at Mississauga religious school charged in sexual assault investigation
• Assault leads to firearm, drug charges for Mississauga man
• Loaded gun found by police after assault in Mississauga

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.