Theft from vehicle in Durham Region — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In Durham Region, theft from vehicle accounted for 263 incidents, representing 20.3% of the city's total crime count of 1,297. This category ranks second among seven crime types, with Oshawa Northwest reporting the highest count at 21 incidents.

Data current through 2026-06-02. Source: official Durham Region police open-data portal.

At a glance

263

Theft from vehicle incidents

20.3%

Share of Durham Region incidents

2 of 7

Category rank

Oshawa Northwest

Top neighbourhood

21 incidents

2026-04-03 to 2026-06-02

Data window

Where Theft from vehicle concentrates

Oshawa Northwest 21

8% of Theft from vehicle incidents

Beatrice South 15

5.7% of Theft from vehicle incidents

Hillsdale 14

5.3% of Theft from vehicle incidents

Downtown Oshawa 13

4.9% of Theft from vehicle incidents

Whitby South 11

4.2% of Theft from vehicle incidents

Theft from vehicle in Durham Region

This page covers reported theft from vehicle incidents in Durham Region, Ontario. During the period from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026, there were 263 reported incidents of theft from vehicle in the region.

Theft from vehicle accounts for 20.3% of all reported incidents in Durham Region during this period, making it the second most common category of reported incidents.

How Theft from vehicle compares

In Durham Region, theft from vehicle is the second most common category of reported incidents, following assault, which had 524 reported incidents. Theft from vehicle is more common than auto theft (179 incidents), break and enter (160 incidents), other categories (105 incidents), and robbery (63 incidents). This ranking highlights the prevalence of theft from vehicle in the region's reported crime data.

Key stats

263 reported theft from vehicle incidents
20.3% of all reported incidents in Durham Region
Second most common category of reported incidents
Oshawa Northwest had the highest count with 21 incidents
Data covers April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026

Top neighbourhoods for Theft from vehicle in Durham Region

Oshawa Northwest — 21 incidents
Beatrice South — 15 incidents
Hillsdale — 14 incidents
Downtown Oshawa — 13 incidents
Whitby South — 11 incidents

What these numbers mean

Theft from vehicle stands out as the second most common category of reported incidents in Durham Region, accounting for 20.3% of all incidents during the period from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026. This category is notably more frequent than auto theft, break and enter, and robbery. The data shows that Oshawa Northwest had the highest number of incidents among neighbourhoods. The 263 incidents reported in this short window suggest that theft from vehicle is a significant concern in the region.

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: 2026-04-03 to 2026-06-02.

Frequently asked questions about Theft from vehicle in Durham Region

How many theft from vehicle incidents were reported in Durham Region?

There were 263 reported theft from vehicle incidents in Durham Region during the period from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026.

What percentage of all reported incidents in Durham Region are theft from vehicle?

Theft from vehicle accounts for 20.3% of all reported incidents in Durham Region during this period.

Which neighbourhood in Durham Region had the highest number of theft from vehicle incidents?

Oshawa Northwest had the highest number of theft from vehicle incidents with 21 reported cases.

How does theft from vehicle compare to other categories of reported incidents in Durham Region?

Theft from vehicle is the second most common category of reported incidents in Durham Region, following assault (524 incidents) and ahead of auto theft (179 incidents), break and enter (160 incidents), and robbery (63 incidents).

Other crime categories in Durham Region

Sources

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