Auto theft in Vancouver — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Vancouver recorded 4 auto theft incidents, accounting for 0.4% of the city's total 938 reported crimes. This category ranked 8th among 8 crime types tracked.

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

4
Auto theft incidents
0.4%
Share of Vancouver incidents
8 of 8
Category rank
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Top neighbourhood
2 incidents
2026-04-14 to 2026-06-13
Data window

Where Auto theft concentrates

50% of Auto theft incidents
25% of Auto theft incidents
Sunset 1
25% of Auto theft incidents

Auto theft in Vancouver

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Vancouver, British Columbia. The data reflects all incidents recorded between April 14, 2026, and June 13, 2026, during which 4 auto thefts were reported.

Auto theft accounts for 0.4% of Vancouver's total reported incidents during this period. While the number of incidents is relatively low, understanding the context and distribution of these events provides insight into broader crime patterns in the city.

How Auto theft compares

Auto theft is one of the less frequent categories of reported crime in Vancouver, ranking 8th out of 8 categories. Other categories, such as theft (151 incidents), theft from vehicle (66 incidents), and break and enter (59 incidents), occur more frequently. This suggests that while auto theft is present, it is not among the most common types of crime reported in the city.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Auto theft in Vancouver

  1. Kensington-Cedar Cottage — 2 incidents
  2. Strathcona — 1 incidents
  3. Sunset — 1 incidents

What these numbers mean

Auto theft in Vancouver is relatively infrequent compared to other crime categories, accounting for less than 1% of all reported incidents. The low count of 4 incidents over a two-month period suggests that auto theft is not a dominant concern in the city's crime landscape. The data shows no significant year-over-year trend, as the series only includes 2026. This category's minimal presence highlights that other crimes, such as theft and mischief, are more prevalent in Vancouver.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Vancouver

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Vancouver?

There were 4 auto theft incidents reported in Vancouver between April 14, 2026, and June 13, 2026.

What percentage of Vancouver's total incidents does auto theft represent?

Auto theft accounts for 0.4% of Vancouver's total reported incidents during the selected period.

Which neighbourhoods in Vancouver had the most auto theft incidents?

Kensington-Cedar Cottage had the highest number of auto theft incidents with 2, followed by Strathcona and Sunset, each with 1 incident.

How does auto theft compare to other crime categories in Vancouver?

Auto theft is the least frequent category, ranking 8th out of 8. Other categories like theft (151 incidents) and break and enter (59 incidents) are more common.

Other crime categories in Vancouver

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal, reflecting reported incidents in Vancouver.

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