Toronto recorded 1,092 auto theft incidents from January to March 2026, representing 18.7% of the city’s total crime during this period. This category ranks second among seven tracked crime types, trailing only assault.
Data current through . Source: official Toronto police open-data portal.
This page covers reported auto theft incidents in Toronto, Ontario. Auto theft is a significant crime category in the city, with a total of 1,092 incidents recorded during the selected period from January 30, 2026, to March 31, 2026.
These incidents account for 18.7% of all reported crimes in Toronto during this timeframe. The data provides a snapshot of auto theft activity, highlighting areas and trends within the city.
Auto theft is the second most common crime category in Toronto, following assault, which had 3,124 incidents. It is more frequent than break and enter (1,006 incidents), robbery (320 incidents), theft (194 incidents), and theft from vehicle (65 incidents). This ranking underscores the prevalence of auto theft in the city's crime landscape.
Auto theft stands out as a major concern in Toronto, representing nearly one-fifth of all reported crimes in the city during the first quarter of 2026. Its ranking as the second most common crime category, only behind assault, highlights its significance. The concentration of incidents in neighbourhoods like West Humber-Clairville (1) suggests specific areas may require focused attention. However, without year-over-year data, it's challenging to determine if this is part of a broader trend or a short-term spike.
There were 1,092 reported auto theft incidents in Toronto from January 30, 2026, to March 31, 2026.
Auto thefts account for 18.7% of all reported crimes in Toronto during the selected period.
West Humber-Clairville (1) had the highest number of auto theft incidents with 71 reported cases.
Auto theft is the second most common crime category in Toronto, following assault (3,124 incidents) and ahead of break and enter (1,006 incidents).
Data sourced from the Toronto Police Service open data portal (ON).