Auto theft in Prince George — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Prince George recorded 28 auto theft incidents, representing 3.9% of the city's total 717 crimes. This category ranked fifth among six crime types, with theft being the most common. The West Bowl and Downtown neighbourhoods each reported 5 incidents, the highest in the city.

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

28
Auto theft incidents
3.9%
Share of Prince George incidents
5 of 6
Category rank
West Bowl
Top neighbourhood
5 incidents
2026-03-24 to 2026-05-23
Data window

Where Auto theft concentrates

17.9% of Auto theft incidents
17.9% of Auto theft incidents
7.1% of Auto theft incidents
7.1% of Auto theft incidents
7.1% of Auto theft incidents

Auto theft in Prince George

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Prince George, British Columbia. During the period from March 24, 2026, to May 23, 2026, there were 28 reported incidents of auto theft in the city.

Auto theft accounts for 3.9% of all reported incidents in Prince George during this period, making it the fifth most common category of crime in the city.

How Auto theft compares

In Prince George, auto theft is less frequent than theft, mischief, theft from vehicle, and break and enter. Theft is the most common category with 241 incidents, followed by mischief with 189 incidents. Theft from vehicle and break and enter had 155 and 92 incidents, respectively. Auto theft, with 28 incidents, is more common than bike theft, which had 12 incidents.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Auto theft in Prince George

  1. West Bowl — 5 incidents
  2. Downtown — 5 incidents
  3. East Central Fort George — 2 incidents
  4. Van Bow — 2 incidents
  5. Heritage — 2 incidents

What these numbers mean

Auto theft in Prince George represents a small but notable portion of the city's reported incidents, accounting for 3.9% of the total. While it is less common than theft, mischief, theft from vehicle, and break and enter, it is more frequent than bike theft. The data for 2026 shows a total of 28 incidents, with West Bowl and Downtown each reporting 5 incidents. This short reporting window limits trend analysis, but the numbers provide a snapshot of auto theft activity in the city.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Prince George

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Prince George?

There were 28 reported auto theft incidents in Prince George from March 24, 2026, to May 23, 2026.

What percentage of total incidents does auto theft represent?

Auto theft accounts for 3.9% of all reported incidents in Prince George during this period.

Which neighbourhoods had the highest number of auto theft incidents?

West Bowl and Downtown each had 5 reported auto theft incidents, the highest among neighbourhoods.

How does auto theft compare to other crime categories in Prince George?

Auto theft is the fifth most common crime category, with theft being the most common at 241 incidents.

Other crime categories in Prince George

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal.

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