Break-ins Are Running Rampant with Over 140 In July

The lawless surge ripping through Peel Region is beyond alarming. In the month of July, Peel Regional Police recorded a staggering (over) 140 break‑and‑enter incidents across Mississauga and Brampton. 

Of the casualties, homes were targeted, several apartments, sheds, schools, restaurants, stores, gas stations, and offices. With only 38 cases solved, this puts victims and neighborhoods at continued risk.

This just goes to show that organized criminals target every corner of Canada. Mississauga and Brampton aren’t merely experiencing crime - they’re under assault: residential and commercial properties alike. While the police advise prevention measures like locking doors and joining a neighborhood watch group, these suggestions feel woefully late when so many homes and businesses are violated. 

Peel Region saw 2,622 break‑and‑enters in 2024, with Mississauga alone accounting for 1,656 cases and Brampton nearly 1,000. Despite warnings and incremental policing, these incidents continue unabated. The pattern shows no slowdown, only escalation. Peel’s citizens are caught in a cycle of fear and inertia. With investigations dragging on, negligible police patrol, and repeat offenders walking free, it's clear: official channels aren’t protecting you.

In Canada, it is legal to equip yourself with a Byrna while at home for self-defense. Had victims in these cases been equipped with a Byrna, the outcome could have been different. Using a Byrna gives users the ability to respond quickly and safely when things take a dangerous turn.

Byrna's can provide critical time and distance—possibly even deterring the group from escalating the violence in the first place.

Self-defense doesn’t have to mean lethal force. In a world where crime can erupt in an instant, having a non-lethal option on hand can make all the difference.