Auto theft in Durham Region — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Durham Region recorded 179 auto theft incidents, representing 13.8% of the city's total crime. This category ranks third among seven crime types, with assault and theft from vehicle being more frequent.

Data current through . Source: official Durham Region police open-data portal.

179
Auto theft incidents
13.8%
Share of Durham Region incidents
3 of 7
Category rank
Ajax Northeast
Top neighbourhood
13 incidents
2026-04-03 to 2026-06-02
Data window

Where Auto theft concentrates

7.3% of Auto theft incidents
6.7% of Auto theft incidents
6.7% of Auto theft incidents
5% of Auto theft incidents
4.5% of Auto theft incidents

Auto theft in Durham Region

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Durham Region, Ontario. During the period from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026, there were 179 reported incidents of auto theft in the region. These incidents account for 13.8% of all reported crimes in Durham Region during this time frame.

Auto theft is a significant category of crime in the region, ranking as the third most common type of reported incident. The data provides a snapshot of auto theft activity over a two-month period, offering insights into the prevalence and distribution of these incidents across different neighbourhoods in Durham Region.

How Auto theft compares

In Durham Region, auto theft is the third most common category of reported crime, following assault (524 incidents) and theft from vehicle (263 incidents). It is more frequent than break and enter (160 incidents), robbery (63 incidents), and other categories. This ranking highlights the prevalence of auto theft in the region, making it a notable concern among the various types of crimes reported.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Auto theft in Durham Region

  1. Ajax Northeast — 13 incidents
  2. Frenchman's Bay — 12 incidents
  3. Pickering North — 12 incidents
  4. Downtown Ajax — 9 incidents
  5. Pickering City Centre — 8 incidents

What these numbers mean

Auto theft stands out as the third most common reported crime in Durham Region, accounting for 13.8% of all incidents during the two-month period. The data shows a notable presence of auto theft, particularly in neighbourhoods like Ajax Northeast, Frenchman's Bay, and Pickering North. While the dataset is limited to a short window, the ranking and distribution of incidents provide a clear picture of auto theft's significance in the region's crime landscape.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Durham Region

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Durham Region?

There were 179 reported auto theft incidents in Durham Region from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026.

What percentage of all crimes in Durham Region are auto thefts?

Auto thefts account for 13.8% of all reported crimes in Durham Region during the specified period.

Which neighbourhoods in Durham Region have the highest number of auto theft incidents?

Ajax Northeast, Frenchman's Bay, and Pickering North are the neighbourhoods with the highest number of auto theft incidents, reporting 13, 12, and 12 incidents respectively.

How does auto theft rank among other crime categories in Durham Region?

Auto theft is the third most common category of reported crime in Durham Region, following assault and theft from vehicle.

Other crime categories in Durham Region

Sources

Data sourced from the Durham Regional Police Service open data portal (ON).

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