Theft in Cobourg — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In Cobourg, theft accounted for 45 incidents in 2026, representing 7% of the city's total crime count of 639. This category ranked second among five crime types reported.

Data current through 2026-05-18. Source: official Cobourg police open-data portal.

At a glance

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Share of Cobourg incidents

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2026-03-19 to 2026-05-18

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Theft in Cobourg

This page covers reported theft incidents in Cobourg, Ontario. Theft includes offences such as shoplifting, theft from vehicles, and theft of personal property. Between March 19, 2026, and May 18, 2026, there were 45 reported theft incidents in Cobourg.

These incidents account for 7% of the 639 total reported crimes in Cobourg during this period. Theft is the second most common category of crime in the town, behind 'Other' offences.

How Theft compares

In Cobourg, theft is the second most frequently reported crime category, with 45 incidents. It is less common than 'Other' offences, which account for 550 incidents, but more frequent than assault (28 incidents), mischief (12 incidents), and break and enter (4 incidents). Theft represents a notable portion of the town's reported crime, though it is significantly outnumbered by the broad 'Other' category.

Key stats

45 theft incidents reported
7% of Cobourg's total crime
Second most common crime category
45 incidents in 2026
Less frequent than 'Other' offences (550 incidents)

What these numbers mean

Theft is a significant category in Cobourg's crime data, ranking second among the five reported categories. With 45 incidents in a two-month window, it accounts for 7% of the town's total crime. While theft is less frequent than the broad 'Other' category, it is more common than assault, mischief, and break and enter. The data reflects a short reporting window, making it difficult to assess trends or year-over-year changes.

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: 2026-03-19 to 2026-05-18.

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Cobourg

How many theft incidents were reported in Cobourg?

There were 45 reported theft incidents in Cobourg between March 19, 2026, and May 18, 2026.

What percentage of Cobourg's total crime does theft represent?

Theft accounts for 7% of the 639 total reported crimes in Cobourg during this period.

How does theft compare to other crime categories in Cobourg?

Theft is the second most common crime category in Cobourg, with 45 incidents. It is less frequent than 'Other' offences (550 incidents) but more common than assault (28 incidents), mischief (12 incidents), and break and enter (4 incidents).

Is there data on theft trends over multiple years?

The current dataset only includes theft incidents for 2026, with 45 reported incidents. No year-over-year comparison is available at this time.

Other crime categories in Cobourg

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal.