There were over 350 assault-related crimes reported to police in Mississauga and Brampton last month.

From July 30 to Aug 30, Peel Regional Police data indicates that 361 assaults were reported, including 140 in Mississauga, 214 in Brampton, one in Burlington, one in Caledon and two incidents in Toronto that fell under Peel jurisdiction.

This works out to an average of 11 or more of these crimes being committed daily.

Below is a map detailing where the incidents took place:

The data further highlights the top 16 hotspots where four or more crimes involving assault took place this month. These include:

Bovaird Drive—four occurrences
City Centre Drive—four occurrences
Derry Road—five occurrences
Dundas Street—five occurrences
Glen Erin Road—four occurrences
Hurontario Street—four occurrences
Kennedy Road —six occurrences
Lakeshore Road —five occurrences
Main Street —five occurrences
Malta Avenue —six occurrences
McLaughlin Road—four occurrences
McMurchy Avenue—four occurrences
Mississauga Valley Boulevard—four occurrences
Queen Street—five occurrences
Stavebank Road—six occurrences
Steeles Avenue—four 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.

Here are some noteworthy assault incidents from this past month:

Peel police continue to offer valuable safety tips for residents, emphasizing measures to protect themselves from becoming a victim of assault:

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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. Avoid lingering around 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.


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