Theft in St. Thomas — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In St. Thomas, 84 theft incidents were reported between December 2018 and February 2019, representing 8.4% of the city's total crime during this period. Theft ranked as the second most common crime category out of six.

Data current through 2019-02-19. Source: official St. Thomas police open-data portal.

At a glance

Theft incidents

8.4%

Share of St. Thomas incidents

2 of 6

Category rank

2018-12-21 to 2019-02-19

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Theft in St. Thomas

This page covers reported theft incidents in St. Thomas, Ontario. Theft includes a range of offences, from shoplifting to theft of personal property, and is a key indicator of property crime in the city.

In St. Thomas, theft accounted for 84 reported incidents during the period covered. This represents 8.4% of the city's total reported incidents, highlighting its significance among local crime statistics.

How Theft compares

Theft is the second most reported crime category in St. Thomas, following 'Other' incidents, which include a variety of offences not classified under major categories. With 84 reported cases, theft significantly outnumbers other property-related crimes such as mischief (28 incidents) and break and enter (16 incidents). It also surpasses assault (16 incidents) and auto theft (1 incident), underscoring its prevalence in the city's crime landscape.

Key stats

84 theft incidents reported
8.4% of St. Thomas' total incidents
Second most reported crime category
400% increase from 2018 to 2019
14 incidents in 2018, 70 in 2019

What these numbers mean

Theft stands out as a significant concern in St. Thomas, ranking second among all crime categories and accounting for a notable portion of the city's incidents. The sharp increase from 14 incidents in 2018 to 70 in 2019 is particularly striking, though the short time frame limits broader trend analysis. This rise, coupled with theft's dominance over other property crimes like mischief and break and enter, suggests a need for focused attention on property crime prevention in the city.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2018-12-21 to 2019-02-19.

Frequently asked questions about Theft in St. Thomas

How many theft incidents were reported in St. Thomas?

There were 84 reported theft incidents in St. Thomas during the covered period, representing 8.4% of the city's total incidents.

How does theft compare to other crimes in St. Thomas?

Theft is the second most reported crime category in St. Thomas, with 84 incidents. It is surpassed only by 'Other' incidents (852) and outnumbers mischief (28), assault (16), break and enter (16), and auto theft (1).

Has theft increased in St. Thomas?

Yes, theft incidents rose from 14 in 2018 to 70 in 2019, a 400% increase. However, this data covers a limited time frame, so longer-term trends cannot be confirmed.

What does the theft category include?

Theft includes offences such as shoplifting, theft of personal property, and other forms of property theft. It does not include auto theft, which is tracked separately.

Other crime categories in St. Thomas

Sources

Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).