Auto theft in Montreal — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Montreal recorded 2,797 auto theft incidents, accounting for 22.1% of the city's total crime count of 12,643. Auto theft ranked as the fourth most common crime category.

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

2,797
Auto theft incidents
22.1%
Share of Montreal incidents
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Category rank
2026-04-02 to 2026-06-01
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Auto theft in Montreal

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Montreal, Quebec. During the period from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026, there were 2,797 reported auto theft incidents in the city.

Auto theft accounts for 22.1% of all reported incidents in Montreal during this period, making it one of the more prevalent categories of crime in the city.

How Auto theft compares

Auto theft is the fourth most common category of reported incidents in Montreal, behind theft from vehicle (3,204 incidents), break and enter (3,013 incidents), and mischief (2,841 incidents). It is more frequent than robbery (787 incidents) and homicide (1 incident). The prevalence of auto theft highlights its significance among property-related crimes in the city.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Auto theft stands out as a significant category in Montreal's crime data, accounting for over one-fifth of all reported incidents during the two-month period. Its rank as the fourth most common category underscores its prevalence, particularly when compared to other property crimes like theft from vehicle and break and enter. The absence of year-over-year data limits trend analysis, but the sheer volume of incidents in this short window suggests it remains a persistent issue in the city.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Montreal

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Montreal?

There were 2,797 reported auto theft incidents in Montreal from April 2 to June 1, 2026.

What percentage of Montreal's total incidents does auto theft represent?

Auto theft accounts for 22.1% of all reported incidents in Montreal during this period.

How does auto theft compare to other crime categories in Montreal?

Auto theft is the fourth most common category, behind theft from vehicle (3,204 incidents), break and enter (3,013 incidents), and mischief (2,841 incidents).

Is there year-over-year data available for auto theft in Montreal?

No, the current dataset only includes records from April 2 to June 1, 2026, so year-over-year comparisons are not available.

Other crime categories in Montreal

Sources

Data sourced from the Quebec open-data portal.

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