Theft in York Region — Crime Map & Statistics

In York Region, theft was the most reported crime category in 2026, with 2,200 incidents. This accounts for 31.9% of the city's total 6,886 reported crimes. The data spans from February 27 to April 28, 2026.

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

2,200
Theft incidents
31.9%
Share of York Region incidents
1 of 10
Category rank
Vaughan
Top neighbourhood
643 incidents
2026-02-27 to 2026-04-28
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Where Theft concentrates

Vaughan 643
29.2% of Theft incidents
Markham 571
26% of Theft incidents
16.1% of Theft incidents
Newmarket 226
10.3% of Theft incidents
Aurora 196
8.9% of Theft incidents

Theft in York Region

This page covers reported theft incidents in York Region, Ontario. Theft is the most frequently reported crime category in the region, with 2,200 incidents recorded during the selected period. These incidents account for 31.9% of all reported crimes in York Region.

The data spans from February 27, 2026, to April 28, 2026, providing a snapshot of theft activity over this two-month window. Theft includes a range of offences, from shoplifting to theft of personal property.

How Theft compares

In York Region, theft is the most common crime category, surpassing assault, which had 1,844 reported incidents. Other categories such as fraud (836 incidents), mischief (524 incidents), and break and enter (277 incidents) are less frequent. Theft's prevalence highlights its significance in the region's overall crime landscape.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Theft in York Region

  1. Vaughan — 643 incidents
  2. Markham — 571 incidents
  3. Richmond Hill — 354 incidents
  4. Newmarket — 226 incidents
  5. Aurora — 196 incidents

What these numbers mean

Theft stands out as the most reported crime in York Region, accounting for nearly a third of all incidents. The concentration of thefts in Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill suggests these areas may experience higher levels of property-related offences. The data, covering a two-month period in 2026, shows theft as a persistent issue, though trends over a longer period would provide more context. The absence of year-over-year data limits trend analysis, but the current figures underscore theft's prominence in the region.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in York Region

How many theft incidents were reported in York Region?

There were 2,200 reported theft incidents in York Region during the selected period.

Which neighbourhood in York Region had the most theft incidents?

Vaughan had the highest number of theft incidents, with 643 reported cases.

What percentage of all crimes in York Region are theft-related?

Theft accounts for 31.9% of all reported crimes in York Region.

How does theft compare to other crime categories in York Region?

Theft is the most reported crime category, with 2,200 incidents, followed by assault (1,844 incidents) and other crimes (920 incidents).

Other crime categories in York Region

Sources

Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).

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