Auto theft in Richmond — Crime Map & Statistics

Richmond recorded 16 auto theft incidents between April 1 and May 31, 2026. These incidents account for 6.2% of the city's total reported crimes during this period. Auto theft ranks as the fourth most common crime category in Richmond.

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

16
Auto theft incidents
6.2%
Share of Richmond incidents
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Category rank
2026-04-01 to 2026-05-31
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Auto theft in Richmond

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Richmond, British Columbia. During the two-month period from April 1 to May 31, 2026, there were 16 reported auto thefts in the city.

Auto theft accounted for 6.2% of all reported incidents in Richmond during this period, making it the fourth most common category among the five tracked.

How Auto theft compares

In Richmond, auto theft was less frequent than theft from vehicle (137 incidents), break and enter (81 incidents), and bike theft (20 incidents). However, it was more common than theft (5 incidents). This ranking highlights that while auto theft is a notable category, it is not among the most prevalent types of crime reported in the city during this period.

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What these numbers mean

Auto theft in Richmond accounted for 6.2% of all reported incidents during the two-month period, placing it fourth among the five tracked categories. While not the most common type of crime, the 16 reported incidents indicate it remains a notable issue. The data does not show significant fluctuations, as it covers only a two-month window in 2026. Compared to other categories, auto theft is less frequent than theft from vehicle and break and enter but more common than theft.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Richmond

How many auto thefts were reported in Richmond?

There were 16 reported auto thefts in Richmond from April 1 to May 31, 2026.

What percentage of total incidents does auto theft represent?

Auto theft accounted for 6.2% of all reported incidents in Richmond during this period.

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

Auto theft was the fourth most common category, with fewer incidents than theft from vehicle (137), break and enter (81), and bike theft (20), but more than theft (5).

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers a two-month period from April 1 to May 31, 2026.

Other crime categories in Richmond

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal.

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