Theft from vehicle in Burnaby — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In Burnaby, theft from vehicle was the most reported crime in April-May 2026, with 209 incidents. This category accounted for 54.7% of the city's total 382 reported crimes during this period, surpassing break and enter (131) and auto theft (42).

Data current through 2026-05-31. Source: official Burnaby police open-data portal.

At a glance

209

Theft from vehicle incidents

54.7%

Share of Burnaby incidents

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Category rank

2026-04-01 to 2026-05-31

Data window

Theft from vehicle in Burnaby

This page covers reported theft from vehicle incidents in Burnaby, British Columbia. During the period from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, there were 209 reported incidents of theft from vehicle in the city.

Theft from vehicle accounted for 54.7% of all reported crime incidents in Burnaby during this period, making it the most common category of crime in the city.

How Theft from vehicle compares

In Burnaby, theft from vehicle was the most frequently reported crime category, with 209 incidents. This was significantly higher than the second most common category, break and enter, which had 131 incidents. Auto theft, with 42 incidents, was the least common among the three categories. Theft from vehicle made up more than half of all reported crime incidents in the city during this period.

Key stats

209 theft from vehicle incidents reported
54.7% of all crime incidents in Burnaby
Ranked 1st among 3 crime categories
209 incidents in 2026
More frequent than break and enter (131 incidents)
More frequent than auto theft (42 incidents)

What these numbers mean

Theft from vehicle stands out as the most common crime in Burnaby, accounting for over half of all reported incidents in the two-month period from April to May 2026. With 209 incidents, it significantly outnumbers other categories like break and enter and auto theft. The data shows a clear focus on property-related crimes, particularly those targeting vehicles. Given the short reporting window, it is difficult to assess trends, but the high proportion of theft from vehicle incidents highlights its prevalence in the city.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2026-04-01 to 2026-05-31.

Frequently asked questions about Theft from vehicle in Burnaby

How many theft from vehicle incidents were reported in Burnaby?

There were 209 reported theft from vehicle incidents in Burnaby from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026.

What percentage of total crime incidents does theft from vehicle represent in Burnaby?

Theft from vehicle accounted for 54.7% of all reported crime incidents in Burnaby during this period.

How does theft from vehicle compare to other crime categories in Burnaby?

Theft from vehicle was the most common crime category, with 209 incidents, followed by break and enter (131 incidents) and auto theft (42 incidents).

Is there data available for theft from vehicle incidents in previous years?

The available data for theft from vehicle incidents in Burnaby is limited to 2026, with 209 incidents reported during the two-month period from April to May.

Other crime categories in Burnaby

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal, covering reported incidents in Burnaby.