Auto theft in Thunder Bay — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2024, Thunder Bay recorded 35 auto theft incidents, accounting for 2% of the city's total 1,733 crimes. Auto theft ranked 7th among 9 crime categories, with 'Other' leading at 752 incidents. The data covers August 25 to October 24, 2024.

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

35
Auto theft incidents
2%
Share of Thunder Bay incidents
7 of 9
Category rank
2024-08-25 to 2024-10-24
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Auto theft in Thunder Bay

This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Thunder Bay, Ontario. During the period from August 25, 2024, to October 24, 2024, there were 35 reported cases of auto theft in the city. These incidents represent 2% of Thunder Bay's total reported crime during this timeframe.

Auto theft is one of nine crime categories tracked in Thunder Bay. While it is not among the most frequently reported crimes, it remains a concern for residents and law enforcement alike.

How Auto theft compares

In Thunder Bay, auto theft ranks 7th among the nine tracked crime categories. The most frequently reported categories include 'Other' (752 incidents), 'Assault' (340 incidents), and 'Theft' (239 incidents). Auto theft is less common than break and enter (148 incidents) and mischief (118 incidents), but more frequent than robbery (8 incidents) and sexual assault (2 incidents).

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Auto theft in Thunder Bay accounts for a small but notable portion of the city's reported crime. With 35 incidents over a two-month period, it ranks 7th among the nine tracked categories. While not as prevalent as assault or theft, auto theft remains a concern. The data provides a snapshot of crime in the city, but the short reporting window limits trend analysis. The relatively low count compared to other categories suggests that while auto theft is present, it is not a dominant crime type in Thunder Bay.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Thunder Bay

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Thunder Bay?

There were 35 reported auto theft incidents in Thunder Bay from August 25, 2024, to October 24, 2024.

What percentage of Thunder Bay's total crime does auto theft represent?

Auto theft accounts for 2% of the total reported crime in Thunder Bay during the specified period.

How does auto theft rank among other crime categories in Thunder Bay?

Auto theft ranks 7th among the nine crime categories tracked in Thunder Bay, with categories like 'Other' and 'Assault' being more common.

Is there year-over-year data available for auto theft in Thunder Bay?

No, year-over-year data is not available for auto theft in Thunder Bay. The current data covers only a partial window from August to October 2024.

Other crime categories in Thunder Bay

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, as provided by local law enforcement agencies.

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