Auto theft in Halton Region — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Halton Region recorded 276 auto theft incidents, making up 7.8% of the city's total crime. This category ranks second among all crime types in the region.

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

276
Auto theft incidents
7.8%
Share of Halton Region incidents
2 of 8
Category rank
OAKVILLE
Top neighbourhood
102 incidents
2026-04-04 to 2026-06-03
Data window

Where Auto theft concentrates

OAKVILLE 102
37% of Auto theft incidents
37% of Auto theft incidents
MILTON 34
12.3% of Auto theft incidents
8% of Auto theft incidents
4.7% of Auto theft incidents

Auto theft in Halton Region

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Halton Region, Ontario. During the selected window, there were 276 reported incidents of auto theft. These incidents account for 7.8% of all reported crime in Halton Region during this period.

The data spans from April 4, 2026, to June 3, 2026, providing a snapshot of auto theft activity in the region over this timeframe.

How Auto theft compares

Auto theft is the second most common category of reported crime in Halton Region, with 276 incidents. It is less frequent than 'Other' incidents, which totalled 2,530, but more common than theft (251 incidents), mischief (177 incidents), theft from vehicle (152 incidents), and break and enter (133 incidents). This ranking highlights the prevalence of auto theft relative to other types of crime in the region.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Auto theft in Halton Region

  1. OAKVILLE — 102 incidents
  2. BURLINGTON — 102 incidents
  3. MILTON — 34 incidents
  4. GEORGETOWN — 22 incidents
  5. HALTON HILLS — 13 incidents

What these numbers mean

Auto theft stands out as the second most reported crime category in Halton Region, accounting for nearly 8% of all incidents. The equal distribution between OAKVILLE and BURLINGTON, each with 102 incidents, is notable, while MILTON follows with 34. Given the short reporting window of just over two months, the 276 incidents suggest a significant volume of auto theft activity. However, without prior-year data for comparison, it's not possible to assess trends or changes over time.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Halton Region

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Halton Region?

There were 276 reported auto theft incidents in Halton Region during the selected window from April 4, 2026, to June 3, 2026.

What percentage of total crime does auto theft represent in Halton Region?

Auto theft accounts for 7.8% of all reported crime in Halton Region during this period.

Which neighbourhoods in Halton Region had the highest number of auto theft incidents?

OAKVILLE and BURLINGTON each had the highest number of auto theft incidents, with 102 incidents each. MILTON followed with 34 incidents.

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

Auto theft is the second most common category of reported crime in Halton Region, following 'Other' incidents, which totalled 2,530.

Other crime categories in Halton Region

Sources

Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).

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