In 2024, Calgary recorded 498 incidents of theft from vehicle, representing 24.8% of the city's total crime count of 2,009. This category ranked third among five major crime types, with the Beltline and Downtown Commercial Core neighbourhoods experiencing the highest counts.
Data period: November 2024. Source: official Calgary police open-data portal.
This page covers reported incidents of theft from vehicle in Calgary, Alberta. In November 2024, there were 498 reported incidents of theft from vehicle in the city. This category accounted for 24.8% of all reported incidents in Calgary during the same period.
Theft from vehicle is a significant category of crime in Calgary, ranking third among the five major crime categories tracked in the city.
In Calgary, theft from vehicle is the third most common crime category, following break and enter (563 incidents) and assault (503 incidents). It is more frequent than auto theft (348 incidents) and robbery (97 incidents). The 498 incidents of theft from vehicle represent a substantial portion of the city's overall crime, highlighting its prevalence in the urban landscape.
Theft from vehicle is a notable issue in Calgary, accounting for nearly a quarter of all reported incidents in November 2024. Its ranking as the third most common crime category underscores its significance. The concentration of incidents in neighbourhoods like BELTLINE and DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE suggests that urban areas with high foot traffic or parking density may be particularly affected. The data for 2024 provides a snapshot of the issue, but longer-term trends would be needed to assess any meaningful changes over time.
There were 498 reported incidents of theft from vehicle in Calgary in November 2024.
Theft from vehicle accounts for 24.8% of all reported incidents in Calgary during November 2024.
The BELTLINE neighbourhood had the highest count with 24 incidents, followed by DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE with 22 incidents.
Theft from vehicle is the third most common crime category in Calgary, following break and enter (563 incidents) and assault (503 incidents).
Data sourced from the Alberta open data portal.