Auto theft in Hamilton — Crime Map & Statistics

In Hamilton, auto theft accounted for 151 of the city's 405 reported incidents, representing 37.3% of total crime. This category ranks second among four tracked crime types, with break and enter being the most frequent at 238 incidents.

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

151
Auto theft incidents
37.3%
Share of Hamilton incidents
2 of 4
Category rank
2026-04-09 to 2026-06-08
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Auto theft in Hamilton

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Hamilton, Ontario. Between April 9, 2026, and June 8, 2026, there were 151 reported auto thefts in the city. These incidents account for 37.3% of all reported crimes in Hamilton during this period.

Auto theft is a significant category of crime in Hamilton, with a notable number of incidents reported over this two-month span. The data provides insight into the frequency and distribution of auto thefts within the city.

How Auto theft compares

In Hamilton, auto theft is the second most common category of reported crime, following break and enter, which had 238 incidents. Robbery and homicide had significantly fewer incidents, with 15 and 1 reported cases, respectively. This ranking highlights the prevalence of auto theft compared to other types of crime in the city.

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What these numbers mean

Auto theft stands out as a significant category in Hamilton's crime data, accounting for over a third of all reported incidents in the two-month window. Its position as the second most common crime, behind only break and enter, underscores its prevalence. The absence of year-over-year data limits trend analysis, but the 151 incidents in this short period suggest a notable frequency. Compared to other categories, auto theft is far more common than robbery or homicide, which had significantly fewer reports.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Hamilton

How many auto thefts were reported in Hamilton?

There were 151 reported auto thefts in Hamilton between April 9, 2026, and June 8, 2026.

What percentage of total crimes in Hamilton are auto thefts?

Auto thefts account for 37.3% of all reported crimes in Hamilton during this period.

How does auto theft compare to other crimes in Hamilton?

Auto theft is the second most common crime in Hamilton, with 151 incidents, following break and enter (238 incidents).

Are there any trends in auto theft data for Hamilton?

The data covers only a two-month period in 2026, so no year-over-year trends can be determined.

Other crime categories in Hamilton

Sources

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

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