Bike theft in Vancouver — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Vancouver recorded 47 bike theft incidents, representing 2.9% of the city's total crime. This category ranked 6th among 8 crime types, with the Central Business District reporting the highest count at 9 incidents.

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

47
Bike theft incidents
2.9%
Share of Vancouver incidents
6 of 8
Category rank
Central Business District
Top neighbourhood
9 incidents
2026-04-02 to 2026-06-01
Data window

Where Bike theft concentrates

19.1% of Bike theft incidents
17% of Bike theft incidents
12.8% of Bike theft incidents
10.6% of Bike theft incidents
10.6% of Bike theft incidents

Bike theft in Vancouver

This page covers reported bike theft incidents in Vancouver, British Columbia. It includes all records from April 2 to June 1, 2026, during which 47 bike thefts were reported.

Bike theft accounts for 2.9% of Vancouver's total reported incidents during this period. The data provides a snapshot of where and how often bike thefts occurred in the city.

How Bike theft compares

In Vancouver, bike theft ranks as the 6th most common category among the 8 tracked, with 47 incidents. It is less frequent than other categories such as Other (586), Theft (522), Mischief (201), Break and enter (109), and Assault (102). While bike theft is a notable concern, it represents a smaller portion of overall crime compared to these more prevalent categories.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Bike theft in Vancouver

  1. Central Business District — 9 incidents
  2. Fairview — 8 incidents
  3. West End — 6 incidents
  4. Mount Pleasant — 5 incidents
  5. Strathcona — 5 incidents

What these numbers mean

Bike theft in Vancouver is a relatively minor category compared to others like theft and mischief, accounting for only 2.9% of incidents. The Central Business District, Fairview, and West End had the highest counts, but no single neighbourhood dominates. With only two months of data, it's too early to identify trends, but the numbers suggest bike theft is less frequent than property crimes like break-and-enter or general theft.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Bike theft in Vancouver

How many bike thefts were reported in Vancouver?

There were 47 reported bike thefts in Vancouver from April 2 to June 1, 2026.

Which neighbourhoods had the most bike thefts?

The Central Business District had the highest count with 9 incidents, followed by Fairview (8) and West End (6).

How does bike theft compare to other crimes in Vancouver?

Bike theft ranks 6th among 8 categories, with 47 incidents. It is less common than categories like Other (586) and Theft (522).

What percentage of Vancouver's incidents are bike thefts?

Bike theft accounts for 2.9% of all reported incidents in Vancouver during this period.

Other crime categories in Vancouver

Sources

Data sourced from the BC Government's open data portal.

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