Theft from vehicle in Durham Region — Crime Map & Statistics

In Durham Region, theft from vehicle accounted for 259 incidents, representing 19% of the city's total crime count of 1,363. This category ranks second among seven crime types, with assault being the most frequent. The data covers incidents from April 17 to June 16, 2026.

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

259
Theft from vehicle incidents
19%
Share of Durham Region incidents
2 of 7
Category rank
Oshawa Northwest
Top neighbourhood
24 incidents
2026-04-17 to 2026-06-16
Data window

Where Theft from vehicle concentrates

9.3% of Theft from vehicle incidents
5.8% of Theft from vehicle incidents
5% of Theft from vehicle incidents
4.6% of Theft from vehicle incidents
4.2% of Theft from vehicle incidents

Theft from vehicle in Durham Region

This page covers reported theft from vehicle incidents in Durham Region, Ontario. Between April 17 and June 16, 2026, there were 259 incidents of theft from vehicle recorded in the region.

Theft from vehicle accounts for 19% of all reported incidents in Durham Region during this period, making it the second most common category of reported incidents.

How Theft from vehicle compares

In Durham Region, theft from vehicle is the second most common reported incident type, with 259 incidents. It is less frequent than assault, which had 568 incidents, but more common than auto theft (192 incidents), break and enter (156 incidents), robbery (61 incidents), and other categories (124 incidents).

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Theft from vehicle in Durham Region

  1. Oshawa Northwest — 24 incidents
  2. Downtown Oshawa — 15 incidents
  3. Hillsdale — 13 incidents
  4. Stevenson North — 12 incidents
  5. Downtown Ajax — 11 incidents

What these numbers mean

Theft from vehicle is a notable category in Durham Region, accounting for nearly one-fifth of all reported incidents. It ranks second among the seven categories, trailing only assault. The 259 incidents reported between mid-April and mid-June 2026 highlight its prevalence. Oshawa Northwest stands out with the highest count among neighbourhoods. Given the short reporting window, it's difficult to assess trends, but the data underscores the frequency of this type of incident in the region.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft from vehicle in Durham Region

How many theft from vehicle incidents were reported in Durham Region?

There were 259 reported theft from vehicle incidents in Durham Region between April 17 and June 16, 2026.

What percentage of all incidents does theft from vehicle represent?

Theft from vehicle accounts for 19% of all reported incidents in Durham Region during this period.

Which neighbourhood had the most theft from vehicle incidents?

Oshawa Northwest had the highest count with 24 reported incidents.

How does theft from vehicle compare to other incident types?

Theft from vehicle is the second most common incident type, with more reports than auto theft (192), break and enter (156), and robbery (61).

Other crime categories in Durham Region

Sources

Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).

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