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.
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.
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.
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.
There were 192 reported auto theft incidents in Durham Region during the period from April 17, 2026, to June 16, 2026.
Auto theft accounts for 14.1% of all reported crimes in Durham Region during the specified period.
Frenchman's Bay had the highest number of auto theft incidents, with 17 reported cases.
Auto theft is the third most common crime category in Durham Region, following assault (568 incidents) and theft from vehicle (259 incidents).
Data sourced from the Durham Regional Police Service open data portal (ON).