Theft in Richmond — Crime Map & Statistics

Richmond recorded 5 theft incidents in 2026, representing 1.9% of the city's total crime count of 259. Theft ranked 5th among crime categories, with theft from vehicle being the most common.

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

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Share of Richmond incidents
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2026-04-01 to 2026-05-31
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Theft in Richmond

This page covers reported theft incidents in Richmond, British Columbia. Theft includes incidents of stolen property without the use of force or threat, such as pickpocketing or shoplifting. During the period from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, there were 5 reported theft incidents in Richmond.

These incidents account for 1.9% of the city's total reported crime during this period, which includes all categories of crime tracked by local authorities.

How Theft compares

In Richmond, theft is the fifth most common category of reported crime among the five tracked categories. It is less frequent than theft from vehicle (137 incidents), break and enter (81 incidents), bike theft (20 incidents), and auto theft (16 incidents). The relatively low number of theft incidents compared to other categories suggests that while theft does occur, it is not among the most prevalent crimes in the city.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Theft in Richmond is relatively infrequent compared to other categories of crime, accounting for less than 2% of all reported incidents. With only 5 incidents over a two-month period, it is one of the least common crimes in the city. This low count may reflect the nature of theft as a crime that often goes unreported or is less visible than other categories like vehicle-related thefts. The data does not show significant trends due to the short reporting window.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Richmond

How many theft incidents were reported in Richmond?

There were 5 reported theft incidents in Richmond from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026. This number reflects only those incidents reported to local authorities.

What percentage of Richmond's crime is theft?

Theft accounts for 1.9% of all reported crime in Richmond during the specified period. This percentage is based on a total of 259 reported incidents across all categories.

How does theft compare to other crimes in Richmond?

Theft is the fifth most common crime in Richmond, with fewer incidents than theft from vehicle (137), break and enter (81), bike theft (20), and auto theft (16).

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers a two-month period from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026. This is a partial window and does not represent a full year of data.

Other crime categories in Richmond

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal, as published by local authorities.

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