How many car thefts were there in Toronto in 2026?
There were 4,664 car thefts reported in Toronto, ON so far in 2026 (January–September), up 6.3% from the same period in 2025.
2026 is still in progress. This page updates automatically as Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal publishes new data, and the comparison uses the same January–September window in 2025 so the two periods are the same length.
Toronto car thefts by month, 2026
The busiest month for car thefts in Toronto was March, with 608 car thefts. Across the whole period, Toronto car thefts were up 6.3% from the same period in 2025.
Hover the chart for exact monthly counts. Dashed line marks the monthly average (518.2/month).
What time do car thefts happen in Toronto?
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What day of the week do car thefts happen in Toronto?
These were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2026. Monday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.
Where do car thefts happen in Toronto?
West Humber-Clairville recorded the most car thefts of any area in Toronto in 2026, with 316.
Toronto car thefts in 2026: common questions
Theft of a motor vehicle. Toronto residents also search for this category as stolen cars, vehicle thefts, auto thefts and cars stolen — all of those refer to the same police-reported offences counted on this page.
How many car thefts were there in Toronto in 2026?
There were 4,664 car thefts reported in Toronto, ON in 2026 so far, up 6.3% from the same period in 2025.
What time of day did most car thefts happen in Toronto in 2026?
Most Toronto car thefts in 2026 happened in the evening (6pm–12am) window, which accounted for 44% of them. The busiest individual hour was 10pm.
Where did most car thefts happen in Toronto in 2026?
West Humber-Clairville recorded the most car thefts of any area in Toronto in 2026, with 316, followed by York University Heights with 138.
Which month had the most car thefts in Toronto in 2026?
March was the busiest month for Toronto car thefts in 2026 with 608, and September was the quietest with 309.
What day of the week did most car thefts happen in Toronto in 2026?
Car thefts in Toronto were spread fairly evenly across the week in 2026. Monday was marginally the busiest at 15%, against 14.3% for an even split.
How common were car thefts compared to other crime in Toronto in 2026?
Auto theft made up 14.7% of all crime recorded in Toronto in 2026 so far — 4,664 of 31,727 incidents.
Toronto car thefts by year
Sourced from Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal. Counts reflect incidents the portal published and may differ from figures released elsewhere — missing is not the same as zero.