Auto theft in Toronto — Crime Map & Statistics

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.

1,092
Auto theft incidents
18.7%
Share of Toronto incidents
2 of 7
Category rank
West Humber-Clairville (1)
Top neighbourhood
71 incidents
2026-01-30 to 2026-03-31
Data window

Where Auto theft concentrates

6.5% of Auto theft incidents
3.7% of Auto theft incidents
3.7% of Auto theft incidents
3.1% of Auto theft incidents
2.2% of Auto theft incidents

Auto theft in Toronto

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.

How Auto theft compares

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.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Auto theft in Toronto

  1. West Humber-Clairville (1) — 71 incidents
  2. Etobicoke City Centre (159) — 40 incidents
  3. Newtonbrook West (36) — 40 incidents
  4. York University Heights (27) — 34 incidents
  5. Eglinton East (138) — 24 incidents

What these numbers mean

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.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Auto theft in Toronto

How many auto theft incidents were reported in Toronto?

There were 1,092 reported auto theft incidents in Toronto from January 30, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

What percentage of Toronto's crimes are auto thefts?

Auto thefts account for 18.7% of all reported crimes in Toronto during the selected period.

Which neighbourhood in Toronto has the highest number of auto thefts?

West Humber-Clairville (1) had the highest number of auto theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

How does auto theft compare to other crime categories in Toronto?

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).

Other crime categories in Toronto

Sources

Data sourced from the Toronto Police Service open data portal (ON).

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