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Montreal Break-ins Surge: Top Hotspots & Projections

Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:20

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Montreal police report a surge in break-ins, with over 994 incidents from January to March 2023. Ville-Marie, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montreal-Nord, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Cote-des-Neiges, and Notre-Dame-de-Grâce are the hardest hit. If the trend continues, the city may see around 5000-5200 break-ins by years end, a decrease from last year but still higher than a decade ago. Warmer weather may exacerbate the situation. Residents can monitor crime in their areas using the citys interactive map.

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