Theft in Prince George — Crime Map & Statistics

In Prince George, theft was the most reported crime category in 2026, with 241 incidents. This accounts for 33.6% of the city's total 717 reported crimes. The West Bowl neighbourhood had the highest number of theft incidents at 104.

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

241
Theft incidents
33.6%
Share of Prince George incidents
1 of 6
Category rank
West Bowl
Top neighbourhood
104 incidents
2026-03-24 to 2026-05-23
Data window

Where Theft concentrates

West Bowl 104
43.2% of Theft incidents
21.2% of Theft incidents
10.4% of Theft incidents
3.3% of Theft incidents
3.3% of Theft incidents

Theft in Prince George

This page covers reported theft incidents in Prince George, British Columbia. Theft is the most frequently reported crime category in the city, accounting for 33.6% of all reported incidents during the selected period.

Between March 24, 2026, and May 23, 2026, there were 241 reported theft incidents in Prince George. This category represents a significant portion of the city's overall crime data, highlighting its prevalence compared to other types of offences.

How Theft compares

Theft is the most common crime in Prince George, with 241 incidents reported during the selected period. This is significantly higher than the second most common category, mischief, which had 189 incidents. Theft from vehicle (155 incidents) and break and enter (92 incidents) are also notable but less frequent than theft. Auto theft (28 incidents) and bike theft (12 incidents) are the least common among the listed categories.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Theft in Prince George

  1. West Bowl — 104 incidents
  2. Downtown — 51 incidents
  3. College Heights — 25 incidents
  4. Van Bow — 8 incidents
  5. Millar Addition — 8 incidents

What these numbers mean

Theft stands out as the most reported crime in Prince George, making up over a third of all incidents in the city. The 241 incidents during this two-month window highlight its frequency compared to other categories like mischief and theft from vehicle. West Bowl and Downtown neighbourhoods have the highest counts, but the data is too short a window to identify trends or patterns. The prevalence of theft underscores its impact on the city's overall crime profile.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Prince George

How many theft incidents were reported in Prince George?

There were 241 reported theft incidents in Prince George between March 24, 2026, and May 23, 2026.

What percentage of all crimes in Prince George are thefts?

Theft accounts for 33.6% of all reported crimes in Prince George during the selected period.

Which neighbourhoods in Prince George have the most theft incidents?

West Bowl had the highest number of theft incidents with 104, followed by Downtown with 51 and College Heights with 25.

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

Theft is the most common crime category in Prince George, with 241 incidents, followed by mischief (189) and theft from vehicle (155).

Other crime categories in Prince George

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal, via the Prince George crime dataset.

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