Violent incidents in Mississauga and Brampton have surged, with assault cases reaching alarming levels month after month, creating a persistent issue for local authorities. Over the last 31 days, Peel Regional Police recorded close to 400 assault reports across the two cities.
Between February 1 and March 2, official figures from Peel Regional Police show a total of 382 assaults—186 in Mississauga and 195 in Brampton, plus a single Toronto incident under Peel’s jurisdiction. This averages out to at least 12 assaults occurring each day.
Police data also identifies 24 key areas where assaults have occurred three or more times, spotlighting the region’s trouble zones:
- Airport Road: 4 incidents
- Burnhamthorpe Road: 3 incidents
- Derry Road: 5 incidents
- Dixie Road: 5 incidents
- Dormington Crescent: 3 incidents
- Dundas Street: 10 incidents
- Edenwood Drive: 3 incidents
- Eglinton Avenue: 3 incidents
- George Street: 3 incidents
- Havenwood Drive: 7 incidents
- Hurontario Street: 10 incidents
- John Street: 3 incidents
- Kennedy Road: 4 incidents
- Lakeshore Road: 3 incidents
- McLaughlin Road: 3 incidents
- Mississauga Road: 3 incidents
- Mississauga Valley Boulevard: 3 incidents
- Peel Centre Drive: 3 incidents
- Queen Street: 4 incidents
- Rathburn Road: 3 incidents
- Sandalwood Parkway: 3 incidents
- Speakman Drive: 3 incidents
- Steeles Avenue: 5 incidents
- Wilkinson Road: 4 incidents
Notably absent from the police report is information on the nature of these assaults or the extent of injuries victims may have suffered.
Out of the 382 cases reported in February, authorities have resolved 250, with 77 investigations still active and 55 classified as unsolved.
One high-profile incident this month involved a Mississauga resident charged with attacking a woman with a weapon during a Toronto demonstration after approaching a group of people.
Peel police are urging residents to stay vigilant and have shared practical tips to reduce the risk of becoming an assault victim:
- Don’t open your door to strangers—communicate safely through a locked door.
- Map out your travel routes, steering clear of unlit areas or empty lots.
- Know the locations of nearby police stations and 24-hour businesses.
- Travel with a companion whenever possible to avoid being alone.
- Secure your vehicle immediately after entering and leave parking lots promptly.
- If someone attempts to steal your belongings, don’t fight back—go to a safe place and contact police. Only defend yourself if physically attacked.
- If you suspect you’re being followed, avoid heading home to keep your address private. Instead, seek a secure location.
Efforts to curb this rising tide of violence remain a priority as the region grapples with these unsettling statistics.