Auto theft in Durham Region — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Durham Region recorded 192 auto theft incidents, representing 14.1% of the city's total crime. This category ranks third among seven crime types, with assault and theft from vehicle being more frequent.

Data current through . Source: official Durham Region police open-data portal.

192
Auto theft incidents
14.1%
Share of Durham Region incidents
3 of 7
Category rank
Frenchman's Bay
Top neighbourhood
17 incidents
2026-04-17 to 2026-06-16
Data window

Where Auto theft concentrates

8.9% of Auto theft incidents
5.2% of Auto theft incidents
4.7% of Auto theft incidents
4.2% of Auto theft incidents
4.2% of Auto theft incidents

Auto theft in Durham Region

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Durham Region, Ontario. During the period from April 17, 2026, to June 16, 2026, there were 192 reported incidents of auto theft in the region. These incidents account for 14.1% of all reported crimes in Durham Region during this timeframe.

Auto theft is a significant category of crime in the region, ranking third among all crime categories. The data provides a snapshot of the prevalence and distribution of auto theft incidents across various neighbourhoods in Durham Region.

How Auto theft compares

In Durham Region, auto theft is the third most common crime category, with 192 reported incidents. This places it behind assault, which has 568 incidents, and theft from vehicle, with 259 incidents. However, auto theft is more frequent than break and enter (156 incidents), robbery (61 incidents), and other categories. This ranking highlights the relative prevalence of auto theft compared to other types of crime in the region.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Auto theft in Durham Region

  1. Frenchman's Bay — 17 incidents
  2. Pickering North — 10 incidents
  3. Ajax Northeast — 9 incidents
  4. Downtown Ajax — 8 incidents
  5. Brooklin West — 8 incidents

What these numbers mean

Auto theft stands out as a notable crime category in Durham Region, accounting for 14.1% of all reported incidents. Its ranking as the third most common crime category underscores its significance. The data shows that Frenchman's Bay had the highest number of incidents, followed by Pickering North and Ajax Northeast. Given the relatively short reporting window of just two months, it's challenging to draw long-term trend conclusions. However, the numbers highlight the prevalence of auto theft in the region during this period.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Durham Region

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Durham Region?

There were 192 reported auto theft incidents in Durham Region during the period from April 17, 2026, to June 16, 2026.

What percentage of all crimes in Durham Region does auto theft represent?

Auto theft accounts for 14.1% of all reported crimes in Durham Region during the specified period.

Which neighbourhood in Durham Region had the highest number of auto theft incidents?

Frenchman's Bay had the highest number of auto theft incidents, with 17 reported cases.

How does auto theft rank among other crime categories in Durham Region?

Auto theft is the third most common crime category in Durham Region, following assault (568 incidents) and theft from vehicle (259 incidents).

Other crime categories in Durham Region

Sources

Data sourced from the Durham Regional Police Service open data portal (ON).

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