Break and enters down by 49% in Mississauga and Brampton over last 31 days
Published November 12, 2023 at 12:01 pm
Break-and-enter incidents in Mississauga and Brampton have seen a notable decrease, with police responding to less than a hundred cases in the past 31 days
According to Peel Regional Police data, there were a total of 88 break-and-enter cases beginning from Oct. 10 to Nov. 11.
In contrast to the 173 incidents recorded from Sept to Oct, the latest report indicates a nearly 50 percent decrease in break-and-enter cases—which is a huge difference compared to its previous months.
Both cities saw their fair share of crimes related to break-ins this past month, with 47 of these incidents happening in Mississauga and the other 41 in Brampton.
The map below shows where these incidents took place:
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The data also further highlights that the following places were targeted: 48 houses, two apartments, three residential garages or sheds, three stores, four restaurants, three construction sites, one school, one factory, two offices, three were simply listed as “other” and 18 were “unidentified” businesses.
The top 3 common hotspots for these break and enter incidents to occur are:
- Dixie Road
- Hurontario Street
- Courtneypark Drive
As of Nov. 12, with the investigations into the majority of these break and enters, 73 are still ongoing. Fourteen are considered solved, and one is listed as unsolved.
In a notable incident from this past month, four teenagers forcibly entered a residence in Brampton, demanding the keys to the vehicle in the driveway. Fortunately, authorities reported that the suspects were unsuccessful in stealing anything, and they swiftly fled to a nearby vehicle, which had been reported as stolen—resulting in a positive outcome compared to similar situations.
Peel police say some properties are more likely to be targeted than others such as corner lots, homes that back onto parks and other open spaces, and homes that do not appear to be maintained or “lived in.”
“Residential break-ins are typically crimes of opportunity,” police say. “Burglars target certain property based on characteristics that will increase their chances of breaking-in without getting caught.”
While the recent decrease in incidents may offer relief to residents, Peel police advise individuals to remain vigilant by following these safety tips:
- Ensure that shrubs and hedges around the property are maintained to have clear lines of sight to all accessible windows and doors.
- Keep garage and screen doors locked, even while at home.
- Get to know the neighbours and join forces by looking out for each other’s properties.
- Consider installing a second locking device for windows and any sliding doors.