{"id":877556,"date":"2026-08-30T23:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T23:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/877556\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T23:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T23:18:11","slug":"361-assaults-reported-to-police-in-the-last-31-days-in-mississauga-and-brampton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/877556\/","title":{"rendered":"361 assaults reported to police in the last 31 days in Mississauga and Brampton"},"content":{"rendered":"

There were over 350 assault-related crimes reported to police in Mississauga and Brampton last month.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This works out to an average of 11 or more of these crimes being committed daily.<\/p>\n

Below is a map detailing where the incidents took place:<\/p>\n

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The data further highlights the top 16 hotspots where four or more crimes involving assault took place this month. These include:<\/p>\n

Bovaird Drive\u2014four occurrences
\nCity Centre Drive\u2014four occurrences
\nDerry Road\u2014five occurrences
\nDundas Street\u2014five occurrences
\nGlen Erin Road\u2014four occurrences
\nHurontario Street\u2014four occurrences
\nKennedy Road \u2014six occurrences
\nLakeshore Road \u2014five occurrences
\nMain Street \u2014five occurrences
\nMalta Avenue \u2014six occurrences
\nMcLaughlin Road\u2014four occurrences
\nMcMurchy Avenue\u2014four occurrences
\nMississauga Valley Boulevard\u2014four occurrences
\nQueen Street\u2014five occurrences
\nStavebank Road\u2014six occurrences
\nSteeles Avenue\u2014four occurrences<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Here are some noteworthy assault incidents from this past month:<\/p>\n

Peel police continue to offer valuable safety tips for residents, emphasizing measures to protect themselves from becoming a victim of assault:<\/p>\n

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Avoid opening the door to people you don\u2019t know. Learn to respond safely by speaking through a closed and locked door.
\nPlan your route and avoid shortcuts through vacant lots or unlit areas.
\nFamiliarize yourself with the nearest police stations and 24\/7 stores.
\nAvoid being alone by getting a friend to accompany you.
\nLock your car after getting in. Avoid lingering around in the parking lot. Drive away as soon as you can.
\nIf 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.
\nIf you think you are being followed, do not drive\/walk home as you don\u2019t want the person to know where you live. Instead, consider driving or walking to the nearest police station or open service station.<\/p>\n


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