The Ottawa Police Crime Map for July 28 to August 27, is available at https://data.ottawapolice.ca/pages/maps. Once inside, you have to agree to terms conditions, and then access WARD 2 with the date range you wish to see, and you can zoom in or out. Click on icons on the map to receive further information on the specific incident reported.
I stress that this only shows REPORTED CRIMES or INCIDENTS. I stress how critically important it is to report incidents to police. I see monthly incidents on BCA social media showing crimes or issues which should have been reported to the police, but the crime map shows me they were not reported. I must stress that the Ottawa Police deploy resources based on reported crime. They cannot act on crime issues if no one tells them. Please report crime at ottawapolice.ca/en/reports-and-services/file-a-report/.
There were 2 assaults reported in the previous month, on 14 Aug 9:00 AM at Innes & Bearbrook area, and on 30 July near Innes & Orient Park Dr at 9:00 PM. A theft under was reported overnight on 30 July early morning hours near Orient Park Dr and Kelden Cr. Lastly an uttering threats call was reported on the morning of 13 Aug near Beddoe Lane and Roseanne Lane.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) continues to see significant financial losses associated with fraud in 2026. In the first six months of the year, Canadians reported approximately $351 million in losses to the CAFC. While investment fraud continues to account for the highest reported dollar loss, several fraud types are showing notable activity when compared with 2025, including spear phishing, bank investigator fraud, extortion and recovery fraud. These figures represent only reported incidents; the CAFC estimates that only 5% to 10% of fraud is reported, meaning the actual impact is likely much greater.
Fraudsters continue to use impersonation, urgency, convincing communications and established trust to obtain money or personal information. In many cases, criminals impersonate financial institutions, businesses, government or law enforcement, employers, service providers, or individuals known to the victim. Canadians should be cautious of unexpected requests involving money, changes to payment instructions, investment opportunities, account security concerns or claims that previously lost funds can be recovered.
Any scams should be reported to both the Ottawa Police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report tips through Crimestoppers at crimestoppers.ca/send-a-tip/
For more information on Blackburn Hamlet Crime Prevention, visit blackburnhamlet.ca/our-work/safety/neighbourhood-watch/.