Theft in London — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In London, ON, theft accounted for 430 reported incidents in 2026, representing 13.2% of the city's total crime count of 3,265. This places theft as the fourth most common category among seven tracked crime types.

Data current through 2026-05-31. Source: official London police open-data portal.

At a glance

430

Theft incidents

13.2%

Share of London incidents

4 of 7

Category rank

2026-04-01 to 2026-05-31

Data window

Theft in London

This page covers reported theft incidents in London, Ontario. Theft includes incidents such as shoplifting, theft from vehicles, and theft of personal property. During the period from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, there were 430 reported theft incidents in London.

Theft accounts for 13.2% of all reported incidents in the city during this period. This category is a significant portion of the overall crime data, reflecting its prevalence in the community.

How Theft compares

In London, theft is the fourth most common category of reported incidents, following 'Other' (1,420 incidents), 'Break and enter' (466 incidents), and 'Mischief' (448 incidents). It is more frequent than 'Assault' (327 incidents) and 'Fraud' (151 incidents). This ranking highlights theft as a notable concern within the city's crime landscape.

Key stats

430 theft incidents reported
13.2% of all city incidents
Ranked 4th among 7 categories
More frequent than assault and fraud
Data covers April–May 2026

What these numbers mean

Theft is a prominent category in London's crime data, accounting for over one-eighth of all reported incidents in the two-month window. While it ranks fourth overall, it is more common than assault and fraud, underscoring its significance. The data for 2026 shows a steady count, but without prior years for comparison, trends cannot be assessed. The focus remains on the current snapshot, which highlights theft as a key area within the city's crime profile.

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: 2026-04-01 to 2026-05-31.

Frequently asked questions about Theft in London

How many theft incidents were reported in London in 2026?

There were 430 reported theft incidents in London during April and May 2026. This figure represents all records within the selected window.

What percentage of London's total incidents are theft-related?

Theft accounts for 13.2% of all reported incidents in London during the April–May 2026 period.

How does theft compare to other crime categories in London?

Theft is the fourth most common category, following 'Other' (1,420 incidents), 'Break and enter' (466), and 'Mischief' (448). It is more frequent than assault and fraud.

Is there data available for theft trends over multiple years?

The current dataset only includes theft incidents for 2026, with 430 reported during April and May. No prior-year data is available for trend analysis.

Other crime categories in London

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, via London Police Service records.