In 2026, Richmond recorded 15 auto theft incidents, representing 5.9% of the city's total 255 crimes. This category ranked 4th among 5 crime types, with theft from vehicle being the most frequent at 129 incidents.
Data current through . Source: official Richmond police open-data portal.
This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Richmond, British Columbia. During the period from April 9, 2026, to June 8, 2026, there were 15 reported auto theft incidents in the city.
Auto theft accounted for 5.9% of all reported incidents in Richmond during this period. This category is one of five tracked in the city's crime data, providing a snapshot of property-related offences.
Auto theft is the fourth most common category of reported incidents in Richmond, behind theft from vehicle (129 incidents), break and enter (88 incidents), and bike theft (17 incidents). It is more frequent than theft, which had 6 reported incidents. While auto theft represents a smaller portion of overall crime, it remains a notable concern within the city's property crime landscape.
Auto theft in Richmond accounts for a small but notable portion of the city's reported incidents, ranking fourth among the five tracked categories. The 15 incidents reported between April and June 2026 highlight its presence, though it is less frequent than theft from vehicle or break and enter. Without year-over-year data, it is unclear whether this figure represents a shift or stability. The short reporting window also limits broader trend analysis, but the numbers provide a baseline for understanding property crime patterns in the city.
There were 15 reported auto theft incidents in Richmond between April 9, 2026, and June 8, 2026.
Auto theft accounted for 5.9% of all reported incidents in Richmond during this period.
Auto theft is the fourth most common category, behind theft from vehicle (129 incidents), break and enter (88 incidents), and bike theft (17 incidents).
No, the current dataset only includes incidents from April to June 2026, so year-over-year comparisons are not available.
Data sourced from the BC open data portal, covering reported incidents in Richmond.