Auto theft in Calgary — Crime Map & Statistics

In November 2024, Calgary recorded 348 auto theft incidents, representing 17.3% of the city's total crime count of 2,009. Auto theft ranked as the fourth most common crime category during this period.

Data period: November 2024. Source: official Calgary police open-data portal.

348
Auto theft incidents
17.3%
Share of Calgary incidents
4 of 5
Category rank
BELTLINE
Top neighbourhood
10 incidents
November 2024 (month-level source dates)
Data window

Where Auto theft concentrates

2.9% of Auto theft incidents
2.6% of Auto theft incidents
2.3% of Auto theft incidents
2.3% of Auto theft incidents
2.3% of Auto theft incidents

Auto theft in Calgary

This page covers auto theft incidents in Calgary, Alberta, during November 2024. Auto theft accounted for 348 reported incidents in the city that month, representing 17.3% of Calgary's total reported crime incidents for the same period.

Auto theft is one of the five major crime categories tracked in Calgary, providing insight into patterns and trends related to vehicle theft in the city.

How Auto theft compares

In Calgary, auto theft ranked as the fourth most common crime category in November 2024, with 348 incidents. It was less frequent than break and enter (563 incidents), assault (503 incidents), and theft from vehicle (498 incidents), but more common than robbery (97 incidents). This ranking highlights auto theft as a significant but not dominant crime category in the city.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Auto theft in Calgary

  1. BELTLINE — 10 incidents
  2. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE — 9 incidents
  3. TARADALE — 8 incidents
  4. SHAWNESSY — 8 incidents
  5. STONEY 2 — 8 incidents

What these numbers mean

Auto theft in Calgary during November 2024 accounted for 348 incidents, making it the fourth most common crime category in the city. While it trailed behind break and enter, assault, and theft from vehicle, its prevalence underscores its significance. The data shows a concentrated presence in neighbourhoods like BELTLINE and DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE, though no year-over-year trend can be assessed from this single-month snapshot. The numbers reflect reported incidents only, and the short reporting window limits broader trend analysis.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Calgary

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Calgary in November 2024?

There were 348 auto theft incidents reported in Calgary during November 2024, accounting for 17.3% of the city's total crime incidents for that month.

Which neighbourhoods in Calgary had the highest auto theft counts in November 2024?

The BELTLINE neighbourhood had the highest count with 10 incidents, followed by DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE with 9 incidents, and TARADALE, SHAWNESSY, and STONEY 2, each with 8 incidents.

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

Auto theft was the fourth most common crime category in Calgary in November 2024, with 348 incidents. It was less frequent than break and enter (563), assault (503), and theft from vehicle (498), but more common than robbery (97).

Is there year-over-year data available for auto theft in Calgary?

The dataset for November 2024 does not include year-over-year comparisons for auto theft. Only a single month of data is available, which limits trend analysis.

Other crime categories in Calgary

Sources

Data sourced from the Alberta open data portal, covering reported incidents in Calgary.

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