How current is the Ottawa incident map?

Refresh cycles vary by source — some Ottawa feeds are near-real-time dispatch logs, others publish every few hours or on a batch cycle. CityAlert re-checks sources continuously and this page regenerates every 10 minutes; individual incidents show their reported timestamps.

Where does CityAlert's Ottawa data come from?

This page is powered by: Ottawa Police Service crime map (open GIS), Ontario MNRF forest fire map, Environment Canada weather alerts and GDACS global disaster alerts. Media-sourced incidents are approximate block-level locations and are labelled as such.

CityAlert maps reported incidents and official alerts — it isn't a safety score and can't capture unreported crime. Use the live map and trends alongside official Ottawa statistics and local guidance for a complete picture.

How many incidents were reported in Ottawa recently?

In the last 30 days CityAlert recorded 1000 reported incidents in the Ottawa area — 169 high or critical severity (17%), led by 1000 crime. This reflects reported incidents from the sources listed below, not a complete measure of safety.

Ottawa Crime Map — Live OPS Incidents

Name: Ottawa live public-safety incident feed
Creator: CityAlert
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Keywords: Ottawa crime map, Ottawa crime rate, Ottawa Police crime data, Ottawa safety map, crime by neighbourhood Ottawa, Ottawa police incidents, is Ottawa safe

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Ottawa Police Service publishes a year-to-date crime map layer through the city's open GIS portal, broken down by offence category and neighbourhood. CityAlert maps reported offences alongside Ontario MNRF forest fires and Environment Canada alerts for the capital region.

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Active incidents near Ottawa

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Latest incident reported Sep 15, 05:00 UTC · page refreshes every ~10 min

Ottawa safety snapshot — last 30 days

Active1000 reported incidents169 high/critical (17%)

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A steady flow of reported incidents, some high severity. Counts cover reported incidents from the sources below, within the Ottawa map region — unverified community reports are excluded. This is a descriptive summary, not a safety score.

Latest incidents in Ottawa

Attempted Murder · criticalSep 12, 05:00 UTC
Attempted Murder — Billings Bridge - Alta Vista — BANK ST, RIDGEMONT AVE
Assaults · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Assaults — Elmvale - Canterbury — CORNISH ST, DREW AVE
Robbery · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Robbery — Bayshore - Belltown — WOODRIDGE CRES, 220 W OF BAYSHORE DR, BAYSHORE SC
Assaults · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Assaults — Whitehaven - Queensway Terrace North — GEORGINA DR, ROSEWOOD AVE
Robbery · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Robbery — Billings Bridge - Alta Vista — ALTA VISTA DR, BANK ST
Assaults · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Assaults — Carson Grove - Carson Meadows — HOCHELAGA ST, MONTREAL RD
Assaults · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Assaults — Sandy Hill — LAURIER AVE, 89 E OF WALLER ST
Assaults · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Assaults — Portobello South — SOLEIL AVE, LUMINESCENCE WAY E
Assaults · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Assaults — Cityview - Crestview - Meadowlands — WOODROFFE AVE, ADJIDJAK PRIV, TRANSITWAY S BASELINE ST
Assaults · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Assaults — Hintonburg - Mechanicsville — BAYSWATER AVE, SOMERSET ST
Assaults · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Assaults — Byward Market — PARENT AVE, ST. ANDREW ST
Assaults · highSep 15, 05:00 UTC
Assaults — Byward Market — KING EDWARD AVE, MURRAY ST

Ottawa safety news

Injuries cloud start of Ottawa Senators camp as Travis Green calls on team to 'be better'Ottawa Citizen · Sep 16, 23:20 UTC
News of the day: Battle of the generals: Carignan versus Breuer; Upscale eatery on Preston Street closing; How new installation will honour Manotick's war deadOttawa Citizen · Sep 16, 22:29 UTC
Suspect sought by Ottawa police over indecent acts in Heron Park areaOttawa Citizen · Sep 16, 21:42 UTC
Ottawa police seek suspect in Orléans sexual assaultOttawa Citizen · Sep 16, 21:17 UTC
Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurementCityNews Ottawa · Sep 16, 21:10 UTC
How a ‘super’ El Niño could impact weather in Canada in the coming monthsCityNews Ottawa · Sep 16, 19:25 UTC

Ottawa incident map FAQ

How current is the Ottawa incident map?: Refresh cycles vary by source — some Ottawa feeds are near-real-time dispatch logs, others publish every few hours or on a batch cycle. CityAlert re-checks sources continuously and this page regenerates every 10 minutes; individual incidents show their reported timestamps.
Where does CityAlert's Ottawa data come from?: This page is powered by: Ottawa Police Service crime map (open GIS), Ontario MNRF forest fire map, Environment Canada weather alerts and GDACS global disaster alerts. Media-sourced incidents are approximate block-level locations and are labelled as such.
Is Ottawa safe?: CityAlert maps reported incidents and official alerts — it isn't a safety score and can't capture unreported crime. Use the live map and trends alongside official Ottawa statistics and local guidance for a complete picture.
How many incidents were reported in Ottawa recently?: In the last 30 days CityAlert recorded 1000 reported incidents in the Ottawa area — 169 high or critical severity (17%), led by 1000 crime. This reflects reported incidents from the sources listed below, not a complete measure of safety.

Data sources for Ottawa

Ottawa Police Service crime map (open GIS)
Ontario MNRF forest fire map
Environment Canada weather alerts
GDACS global disaster alerts

Incidents update continuously — this page reflects the latest feed data. Media-sourced incidents are approximate block-level locations. Methodology & full source list

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