In 2026, Burnaby recorded 38 auto theft incidents, representing 10.4% of the city's total crime count of 366. This category ranks third among the three reported crime types, with theft from vehicle and break and enter being more prevalent.
Data current through . Source: official Burnaby police open-data portal.
This page covers auto theft incidents in Burnaby, British Columbia, during March and April 2026. Auto theft accounted for 38 reported incidents in this two-month period, representing 10.4% of all crime incidents recorded in the city during the same window.
The data reflects incidents reported to local law enforcement and does not include unreported cases. The figures are based on a two-month snapshot and may not reflect annual trends.
Auto theft ranks as the third most frequent crime category in Burnaby during this period, behind theft from vehicle (183 incidents) and break and enter (145 incidents). Together, these three categories account for the majority of reported crime in the city. Auto theft's share of 10.4% highlights its significance, though it remains less prevalent than property-related offences.
Auto theft in Burnaby accounted for 38 incidents over two months, making it the third most common crime category behind theft from vehicle and break and enter. While the count is notable, it represents a smaller share compared to property crimes. The lack of year-over-year data limits trend analysis, but the figures provide a snapshot of auto theft's prevalence in early 2026. The concentration of incidents in a short window suggests monitoring for potential patterns.
There were 38 auto theft incidents reported in Burnaby between March and April 2026. This figure represents 10.4% of all crime incidents in the city during this period.
Auto theft ranks third among crime categories in Burnaby, behind theft from vehicle (183 incidents) and break and enter (145 incidents). It accounts for 10.4% of total reported crime.
No, year-over-year comparisons are not available for this dataset. The current data covers only March and April 2026, providing a limited window for analysis.
Auto thefts make up 10.4% of all reported crime incidents in Burnaby during the selected two-month period in 2026.
Data sourced from the BC Government's open data portal.