Theft in Thunder Bay — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2024, Thunder Bay recorded 239 theft incidents, representing 13.8% of the city's total crime count of 1,733. Theft ranked as the third most common crime category among nine tracked types.

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

239
Theft incidents
13.8%
Share of Thunder Bay incidents
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Category rank
2024-08-25 to 2024-10-24
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Theft in Thunder Bay

This page covers reported theft incidents in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Theft includes offences such as shoplifting, theft of personal property, and theft from vehicles. In the period from August 25, 2024, to October 24, 2024, there were 239 reported theft incidents in the city.

These incidents account for 13.8% of Thunder Bay's total reported crime during this period, which stood at 1,733 incidents across all categories.

How Theft compares

In Thunder Bay, theft ranks as the third most common category of reported crime, following 'Other' (752 incidents) and 'Assault' (340 incidents). It is more frequent than 'Break and enter' (148 incidents), 'Mischief' (118 incidents), and 'Robbery' (57 incidents). Theft's prevalence highlights its significance within the city's overall crime landscape.

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What these numbers mean

Theft is a notable category in Thunder Bay, ranking third among all crime types and accounting for nearly 14% of reported incidents. The 239 incidents over a two-month period underscore its frequency, though the short window limits trend analysis. Compared to other categories like assault and break-and-enter, theft's volume is significant but not dominant. The data reflects only reported incidents, and under-reporting may affect the true scale.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Thunder Bay

How many theft incidents were reported in Thunder Bay?

There were 239 reported theft incidents in Thunder Bay from August 25, 2024, to October 24, 2024.

What percentage of Thunder Bay's crime is theft?

Theft accounts for 13.8% of the city's total reported crime during this period.

How does theft compare to other crimes in Thunder Bay?

Theft is the third most common crime, behind 'Other' (752 incidents) and 'Assault' (340 incidents).

What time period does this data cover?

The data spans from August 25, 2024, to October 24, 2024, a partial window of two months.

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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