Auto theft in Amherstburg — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In 2016, Amherstburg recorded 1 auto theft incident, accounting for 0.3% of the city's total 389 reported crimes. This category ranked 6th among 6 crime types, with 'Other' being the most frequent at 304 incidents.

Data current through 2016-04-20. Source: official Amherstburg police open-data portal.

At a glance

Auto theft incidents

0.3%

Share of Amherstburg incidents

6 of 6

Category rank

2016-02-20 to 2016-04-20

Data window

Auto theft in Amherstburg

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Amherstburg, Ontario. In 2016, there was 1 reported incident of auto theft in the town. This category represents a small portion of the city's overall crime, accounting for 0.3% of the 389 total incidents reported that year.

The data spans a two-month period from February 20 to April 20, 2016, providing a snapshot of auto theft activity during that time. While the numbers are low, they offer insight into the prevalence of this type of crime in Amherstburg.

How Auto theft compares

Auto theft ranks 6th among the 6 crime categories tracked in Amherstburg. The most frequent category is 'Other,' with 304 incidents, followed by 'Theft' at 60. 'Mischief' had 15 incidents, while 'Break and enter' and 'Assault' had 5 and 4 incidents, respectively. Auto theft is the least common category, with only 1 incident reported in 2016.

Key stats

1 auto theft incident in 2016
0.3% of Amherstburg's total incidents
Ranked 6th among 6 crime categories
Data covers February 20 to April 20, 2016

What these numbers mean

Auto theft is a rare occurrence in Amherstburg, with only 1 incident reported in 2016. This places it at the bottom of the city's crime categories, far behind more common offences like 'Other' and 'Theft.' The low count suggests that auto theft is not a significant concern in the town, though the short reporting window limits broader trend analysis. The data reflects a single snapshot rather than a long-term pattern.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2016-02-20 to 2016-04-20.

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Amherstburg

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Amherstburg in 2016?

There was 1 reported auto theft incident in Amherstburg in 2016, representing 0.3% of the town's total incidents that year.

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

Auto theft ranks 6th out of 6 categories, with 'Other' (304 incidents) and 'Theft' (60 incidents) being the most common. It is the least frequent category.

What time period does this data cover?

The data spans from February 20 to April 20, 2016, a two-month window within that year.

Is auto theft a significant issue in Amherstburg?

Based on the 2016 data, auto theft is not a significant issue, with only 1 incident reported during the two-month period.

Other crime categories in Amherstburg

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, as provided by local law enforcement agencies.