Theft in Vancouver — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Vancouver recorded 151 theft incidents, making up 16.1% of the city's total reported crimes (938). Theft was the second most common category, with the Central Business District reporting the highest count at 56 incidents.

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

151
Theft incidents
16.1%
Share of Vancouver incidents
2 of 8
Category rank
Central Business District
Top neighbourhood
56 incidents
2026-04-14 to 2026-06-13
Data window

Where Theft concentrates

37.1% of Theft incidents
11.9% of Theft incidents
9.9% of Theft incidents
8.6% of Theft incidents
6.6% of Theft incidents

Theft in Vancouver

This page covers reported theft incidents in Vancouver, British Columbia. Theft includes incidents of stolen property, excluding theft from vehicles and bike theft, which are tracked separately. During the period from April 14, 2026, to June 13, 2026, there were 151 reported theft incidents in Vancouver.

Theft accounts for 16.1% of all reported crime incidents in the city during this period, making it the second most common category of crime in Vancouver.

How Theft compares

In Vancouver, theft is the second most common crime category, with 151 incidents reported. This places it behind 'Other' crimes, which had 560 incidents, but ahead of theft from vehicle (66 incidents), break and enter (59 incidents), mischief (52 incidents), and bike theft (31 incidents). Theft represents a significant portion of the city's crime, highlighting its prevalence compared to other types of offences.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Theft in Vancouver

  1. Central Business District — 56 incidents
  2. Mount Pleasant — 18 incidents
  3. West End — 15 incidents
  4. Grandview-Woodland — 13 incidents
  5. Renfrew-Collingwood — 10 incidents

What these numbers mean

Theft is a notable category in Vancouver's crime data, accounting for 16.1% of all incidents during the reported period. It ranks as the second most common crime, trailing only the broad 'Other' category. The Central Business District stands out with 56 incidents, significantly higher than other neighbourhoods. Given the short reporting window of just two months, it's difficult to draw broader trends, but the data highlights theft as a persistent issue in the city.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Vancouver

How many theft incidents were reported in Vancouver?

There were 151 reported theft incidents in Vancouver from April 14, 2026, to June 13, 2026.

What percentage of Vancouver's crime is theft?

Theft accounts for 16.1% of all reported crime incidents in Vancouver during this period.

Which neighbourhood in Vancouver has the most theft incidents?

The Central Business District had the highest number of theft incidents, with 56 reported cases.

How does theft compare to other crime categories in Vancouver?

Theft is the second most common crime category in Vancouver, behind 'Other' crimes (560 incidents) but ahead of theft from vehicle (66 incidents) and break and enter (59 incidents).

Other crime categories in Vancouver

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal.

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