Auto theft in Prince George — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Prince George recorded 37 auto theft incidents, representing 4.8% of the city's total crime. This category ranks fifth among six tracked crime types, with theft being the most common. The West Bowl neighbourhood had the highest count at 10 incidents.

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

37
Auto theft incidents
4.8%
Share of Prince George incidents
5 of 6
Category rank
West Bowl
Top neighbourhood
10 incidents
2026-04-07 to 2026-06-06
Data window

Where Auto theft concentrates

27% of Auto theft incidents
16.2% of Auto theft incidents
10.8% of Auto theft incidents
8.1% of Auto theft incidents
5.4% of Auto theft incidents

Auto theft in Prince George

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Prince George, British Columbia. During the period from April 7, 2026, to June 6, 2026, there were 37 reported incidents of auto theft in the city.

Auto theft accounts for 4.8% of all reported incidents in Prince George during this period, making it the fifth most common category of crime in the city.

How Auto theft compares

In Prince George, auto theft is less frequent than theft, mischief, theft from vehicle, and break and enter. Theft is the most common category with 260 incidents, followed by mischief with 188 incidents, theft from vehicle with 169 incidents, and break and enter with 99 incidents. Auto theft, with 37 incidents, is more common than bike theft, which had 12 incidents.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Auto theft in Prince George

  1. West Bowl — 10 incidents
  2. Downtown — 6 incidents
  3. Southwest — 4 incidents
  4. East Central Fort George — 3 incidents
  5. Heritage — 2 incidents

What these numbers mean

Auto theft in Prince George accounts for a small but notable portion of the city's reported incidents, ranking fifth among six categories. The 37 incidents reported between April and June 2026 indicate a steady presence of this crime type. West Bowl stands out with the highest count among neighbourhoods, though the numbers are relatively low compared to other categories like theft and mischief. The data does not show a year-over-year trend, as it is limited to a specific window in 2026.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Prince George

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Prince George?

There were 37 reported auto theft incidents in Prince George from April 7, 2026, to June 6, 2026.

What percentage of total incidents in Prince George are auto thefts?

Auto theft accounts for 4.8% of all reported incidents in Prince George during the specified period.

Which neighbourhood in Prince George has the highest number of auto theft incidents?

The West Bowl neighbourhood had the highest number of auto theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

How does auto theft compare to other crime categories in Prince George?

Auto theft is the fifth most common crime category in Prince George, with theft being the most common at 260 incidents.

Other crime categories in Prince George

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal.

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