Theft in Victoria — Crime Map & Statistics

In Victoria, theft accounted for 308 of the city's 2,065 reported incidents in 2026, representing 14.9% of all crime. This category ranked second among eight crime types, with the highest counts in the 3000 Block BLOCK DOUGLAS ST and 900 Block BLOCK PANDORA AVE areas.

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

308
Theft incidents
14.9%
Share of Victoria incidents
2 of 8
Category rank
3000 Block BLOCK DOUGLAS ST
Top neighbourhood
17 incidents
2026-04-04 to 2026-06-03
Data window

Where Theft concentrates

5.5% of Theft incidents
4.9% of Theft incidents
4.2% of Theft incidents
3.6% of Theft incidents
2.3% of Theft incidents

Theft in Victoria

This page covers reported theft incidents in Victoria, British Columbia. Theft includes incidents of stolen property without the use of force or unlawful entry. In the selected period, there were 308 reported theft incidents in Victoria.

Theft accounts for 14.9% of all reported incidents in the city during this timeframe.

How Theft compares

Theft is the second most common category of reported incidents in Victoria, following 'Other' incidents (1,261) and ahead of 'Mischief' (215). It is more frequent than 'Theft from vehicle' (128), 'Assault' (71), and 'Break and enter' (61). Theft represents a significant portion of property-related crimes in the city.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Theft in Victoria

  1. 3000 Block BLOCK DOUGLAS ST — 17 incidents
  2. 900 Block BLOCK PANDORA AVE — 15 incidents
  3. 1000 Block BLOCK HILLSIDE AVE — 13 incidents
  4. 1000 Block BLOCK DOUGLAS ST — 11 incidents
  5. 1000 Block BLOCK BAY ST — 7 incidents

What these numbers mean

Theft is a prominent category in Victoria's crime data, accounting for nearly 15% of all reported incidents. It ranks second only to the broad 'Other' category, which includes a variety of less frequent offences. The 308 incidents reported between April and June 2026 highlight its prevalence, particularly in areas like the 3000 Block of Douglas Street. While the data covers only a partial year, the numbers suggest theft remains a consistent concern in the city.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Victoria

How many theft incidents were reported in Victoria?

There were 308 reported theft incidents in Victoria during the selected period from April 4 to June 3, 2026.

What percentage of Victoria's total incidents are theft-related?

Theft accounts for 14.9% of all reported incidents in Victoria during this timeframe.

Which neighbourhoods in Victoria have the highest theft counts?

The top neighbourhoods for theft incidents are the 3000 Block of Douglas Street (17 incidents), the 900 Block of Pandora Avenue (15 incidents), and the 1000 Block of Hillside Avenue (13 incidents).

How does theft compare to other crime categories in Victoria?

Theft is the second most common category, following 'Other' incidents (1,261) and ahead of 'Mischief' (215).

Other crime categories in Victoria

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open data portal, covering reported incidents in Victoria.

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