Auto theft in Halton Region — Crime Map & Statistics

Auto theft accounted for 267 of Halton Region's 3,657 total crime incidents in 2026, representing 7.3% of all reported crime. This category ranked second among eight crime types, with Oakville and Burlington reporting the highest counts.

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

267
Auto theft incidents
7.3%
Share of Halton Region incidents
2 of 8
Category rank
OAKVILLE
Top neighbourhood
99 incidents
2026-04-17 to 2026-06-16
Data window

Where Auto theft concentrates

37.1% of Auto theft incidents
35.6% of Auto theft incidents
MILTON 38
14.2% of Auto theft incidents
9.4% of Auto theft incidents
3% of Auto theft incidents

Auto theft in Halton Region

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Halton Region, Ontario. The data includes all records within the selected window, providing a detailed look at the prevalence and distribution of auto theft in the region.

In Halton Region, auto theft accounts for 7.3% of all reported incidents, with a total of 267 cases recorded.

How Auto theft compares

Auto theft is the second most common category of reported incidents in Halton Region, following 'Other' incidents. It is more frequent than theft, mischief, theft from vehicle, and break and enter. Specifically, auto theft accounts for 267 incidents, compared to 264 for theft, 183 for mischief, 167 for theft from vehicle, and 135 for break and enter.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Auto theft in Halton Region

  1. OAKVILLE — 99 incidents
  2. BURLINGTON — 95 incidents
  3. MILTON — 38 incidents
  4. GEORGETOWN — 25 incidents
  5. HALTON HILLS — 8 incidents

What these numbers mean

Auto theft is a significant category in Halton Region, ranking second among all incident types. The 267 reported cases highlight its prevalence, particularly in neighbourhoods like OAKVILLE and BURLINGTON. The data, covering a two-month period in 2026, shows a notable concentration in these areas. This category's share of 7.3% of all incidents underscores its impact within the region's overall crime landscape.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Halton Region

What is the total number of auto theft incidents in Halton Region?

There are 267 reported auto theft incidents in Halton Region within the selected window.

How does auto theft compare to other categories in Halton Region?

Auto theft is the second most common category, following 'Other' incidents, with 267 cases compared to 264 for theft and 183 for mischief.

Which neighbourhoods have the highest number of auto theft incidents?

OAKVILLE has the highest count with 99 incidents, followed by BURLINGTON with 95 and MILTON with 38.

What period does this data cover?

The data covers incidents from April 17, 2026 to June 16, 2026.

Other crime categories in Halton Region

Sources

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

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