In 2026, York Region recorded 203 auto theft incidents, representing 2.9% of the city's total crime count of 6,886. Vaughan had the highest number of incidents at 79, followed by Markham with 56. Auto theft ranked 7th among 10 crime categories in the region.
Data current through . Source: official York Region police open-data portal.
This page covers reported auto theft incidents in York Region, Ontario. Auto theft accounted for 203 incidents during the reporting period, representing 2.9% of the city's total reported crime incidents.
The data spans from February 27, 2026, to April 28, 2026, providing a snapshot of auto theft activity in the region over this two-month period.
Auto theft ranks as the 7th most common category of reported crime in York Region, behind theft (2,200 incidents), assault (1,844 incidents), and other categories such as fraud (836 incidents) and mischief (524 incidents). While auto theft is less frequent than these categories, it remains a notable concern, particularly in certain neighbourhoods.
Auto theft in York Region accounts for a small but notable portion of overall crime, with Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill experiencing the highest counts. The 203 incidents over two months highlight a persistent issue, though it remains less frequent than theft or assault. The data does not show year-over-year trends, as only 2026 figures are available. The concentration of incidents in specific neighbourhoods suggests targeted enforcement or prevention efforts could be beneficial.
There were 203 reported auto theft incidents in York Region during the reporting period from February 27 to April 28, 2026.
Vaughan had the highest number of auto theft incidents with 79, followed by Markham with 56 and Richmond Hill with 23.
Auto theft ranks 7th among 10 crime categories in York Region, accounting for 2.9% of total incidents. It is less common than theft (2,200 incidents) and assault (1,844 incidents).
The data covers auto theft incidents reported between February 27, 2026, and April 28, 2026.
Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).