Bike theft in Vancouver — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Vancouver recorded 31 bike theft incidents, representing 3.3% of the city's total crime. This category ranked 6th among 8 crime types, with the Central Business District reporting the highest count at 8 incidents.

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

31
Bike theft incidents
3.3%
Share of Vancouver incidents
6 of 8
Category rank
Central Business District
Top neighbourhood
8 incidents
2026-04-14 to 2026-06-13
Data window

Where Bike theft concentrates

25.8% of Bike theft incidents
19.4% of Bike theft incidents
12.9% of Bike theft incidents
9.7% of Bike theft incidents
6.5% of Bike theft incidents

Bike theft in Vancouver

This page covers reported bike theft incidents in Vancouver, British Columbia. Bike theft is one of eight crime categories tracked in the city, with a total of 31 incidents recorded during the selected period.

Bike theft accounts for 3.3% of all reported incidents in Vancouver, highlighting its presence as a notable category within the broader crime landscape.

How Bike theft compares

In Vancouver, bike theft ranks as the 6th most frequent crime category out of eight. It is less common than other categories such as 'Other' (560 incidents), 'Theft' (151 incidents), 'Theft from vehicle' (66 incidents), 'Break and enter' (59 incidents), and 'Mischief' (52 incidents). This ranking provides context for understanding the relative frequency of bike theft compared to other types of crime in the city.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Bike theft in Vancouver

  1. Central Business District — 8 incidents
  2. Fairview — 6 incidents
  3. Strathcona — 4 incidents
  4. West End — 3 incidents
  5. Kensington-Cedar Cottage — 2 incidents

What these numbers mean

Bike theft in Vancouver, while not the most frequent crime, still represents a notable portion of the city's reported incidents. With 31 incidents recorded, it accounts for 3.3% of the total, ranking 6th among the eight tracked categories. The Central Business District, Fairview, and Strathcona neighbourhoods had the highest counts, indicating areas where bike theft is more prevalent. The data, covering a two-month period in 2026, shows a consistent presence of bike theft, though it is less common than categories like theft and mischief.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Bike theft in Vancouver

How many bike theft incidents were reported in Vancouver?

There were 31 reported bike theft incidents in Vancouver during the selected period from April 14, 2026, to June 13, 2026.

What percentage of total incidents does bike theft represent in Vancouver?

Bike theft accounts for 3.3% of all reported incidents in Vancouver, highlighting its presence within the broader crime landscape.

Which neighbourhoods in Vancouver have the highest number of bike theft incidents?

The Central Business District had the highest count with 8 incidents, followed by Fairview with 6 incidents and Strathcona with 4 incidents.

How does bike theft rank among other crime categories in Vancouver?

Bike theft is ranked 6th among the eight crime categories tracked in Vancouver, with categories like 'Other' and 'Theft' being more frequent.

Other crime categories in Vancouver

Sources

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

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