Toronto Police recorded 7,240 auto thefts across the city’s 158 neighbourhoods in 2025, a rate of 225 per 100,000 residents and 24% fewer than in 2024. Car theft is now 42% below its 2023 peak of 12,418, according to Toronto Police Service open data (our calculation). 128 of 158 neighbourhoods recorded fewer thefts than a year earlier.
Data: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates Open Data (2014–2025, last updated 2 February 2026), with population estimates by Environics Analytics; Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026). Totals, rates, shares and rankings are our own calculation. Updated 12 October 2026.
Key facts
- Toronto recorded 7,240 auto thefts in 2025, down from 9,551 in 2024 (−24%) and 12,418 in 2023 (−42%), in Toronto Police Service neighbourhood data (our calculation).
- The city-wide auto theft rate was 225 per 100,000 residents in 2025, based on a neighbourhood population of 3,214,722 (our calculation).
- 128 of 158 neighbourhoods recorded fewer auto thefts in 2025 than in 2024; 28 recorded more and 2 were unchanged.
- Bay-Cloverhill had Toronto’s lowest auto theft rate in 2025: 4 thefts, or 17 per 100,000 residents.
- Thefts from vehicles fell 11%, from 7,617 in 2024 to 6,801 in 2025.
- In the wider Toronto census metropolitan area (CMA), the motor vehicle theft rate fell 27% to 238 per 100,000 in 2025 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
How many cars are stolen in Toronto?
Toronto Police Service data show 7,240 auto thefts in the city of Toronto in 2025, or about 20 a day on average (our arithmetic). That was the second straight annual decline after car theft more than tripled between 2014 and 2023.
Auto theft, in Toronto Police data, is the theft of a motor vehicle itself. It is counted separately from theft from motor vehicle, which covers items stolen out of a car, such as bags or catalytic converters left accessible. Both counts exclude reports that police deemed unfounded.
| Year | Auto thefts in Toronto (count) | Change vs previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3,649 | — |
| 2017 | 3,696 | — |
| 2019 | 5,299 | — |
| 2020 | 5,833 | +10% |
| 2021 | 6,657 | +14% |
| 2022 | 9,819 | +47% |
| 2023 | 12,418 | +26% |
| 2024 | 9,551 | −23% |
| 2025 | 7,240 | −24% |
Sum of all 158 neighbourhoods, Toronto Police Service Neighbourhood Crime Rates Open Data; changes are our calculation. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Even after two years of decline, the 2025 total was still about double the 2014 level (+98%) and 37% above 2019 (our calculation). For the overall picture across all major crimes, see Toronto crime rate by neighbourhood.
Which Toronto neighbourhoods have the lowest car theft rates?
Bay-Cloverhill had the lowest auto theft rate of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods in 2025, at 17 per 100,000 residents, followed by St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands at 25 (our calculation from Toronto Police Service data). Five of the ten lowest rates were in downtown neighbourhoods.
| Rank | Neighbourhood | Auto thefts (2025) | Auto thefts (2024) | Rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay-Cloverhill | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands | 11 | 37 | 25 |
| 3 | Church-Wellesley | 14 | 23 | 47 |
| 4 | Fort York-Liberty Village | 12 | 23 | 47 |
| 5 | Harbourfront-CityPlace | 20 | 30 | 57 |
| 6 | South Eglinton-Davisville | 17 | 19 | 59 |
| 7 | Yonge-St.Clair | 10 | 22 | 64 |
| 8 | Woodbine Corridor | 9 | 22 | 66 |
| 9 | Avondale | 11 | 18 | 67 |
| 10 | North Toronto | 14 | 10 | 68 |
| — | Toronto, all 158 neighbourhoods | 7,240 | 9,551 | 225 |
Our calculation from Toronto Police Service Neighbourhood Crime Rates Open Data (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Rates use 2025 population estimates.
102 of the 158 neighbourhoods had an auto theft rate below the city-wide 225 per 100,000 (our calculation). For a ranking that combines car theft with assault, break-ins, robbery and theft over $5,000, see the safest neighbourhoods in Toronto.
Where in Toronto are the most cars stolen?
West Humber-Clairville recorded the most auto thefts of any Toronto neighbourhood in 2025, with 494, or about 7% of the city total (our calculation from Toronto Police Service data). Its count was down from 661 in 2024 and 843 in 2023. The next highest counts were in York University Heights (213), Etobicoke City Centre (186), Milliken (160) and Wexford/Maryvale (132).
Counts like these reflect where vehicles are parked, not only where people live. Neighbourhoods with large commercial and industrial areas, big parking lots or major roads can record many thefts relative to their resident population, so a high count does not describe the risk on a particular residential street. The 10 neighbourhoods with the most thefts together accounted for about 24% of the city total (our calculation).
Which neighbourhoods saw the biggest drop in car theft?
Bedford Park-Nortown, Clanton Park and Hillcrest Village each cut auto thefts by about 63% from 2024 to 2025, the largest percentage drops among neighbourhoods with at least 40 thefts in 2024 (our calculation from Toronto Police Service data).
- Bedford Park-Nortown: 104 to 38 (−63%)
- Clanton Park: 104 to 39 (−63%)
- Hillcrest Village: 56 to 21 (−63%)
- South Parkdale: 49 to 19 (−61%)
- St.Andrew-Windfields: 88 to 38 (−57%)
Across the city, 139 of 158 neighbourhoods were below their 2023 level in 2025 (our calculation).
How does Toronto’s car theft compare with other cities?
The Toronto census metropolitan area had a motor vehicle theft rate of 238 per 100,000 people in 2025, down from 325 in 2024, according to Statistics Canada. That was above the national rate of 201 but well below Red Deer (361), Winnipeg (355) and Edmonton (335). Montréal’s rate was 197.
The Statistics Canada figure (16,711 vehicles) is larger than the Toronto Police count because the CMA also includes surrounding municipalities such as Mississauga, Brampton and much of York Region, and because the two sources are compiled differently. Our car theft in Canada report ranks every metro area, and the Mississauga crime map covers Peel Region.
How can I check car theft near my address in Toronto?
- Find your neighbourhood on the City of Toronto’s 158-neighbourhood map.
- Open the official data. The Toronto Police Public Safety Data Portal has auto theft maps and downloadable data.
- Compare rates, not just counts. Use the city-wide 225 per 100,000 as a benchmark.
- Check the trend. One year can swing; look at three to five years.
- Use our guides. See the Toronto crime map and how to check crime in your neighbourhood.
For practical steps such as steering locks, key-fob pouches and secure parking, read how to protect your car from theft in Canada.
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Toronto car theft FAQ
Is car theft going down in Toronto?
Yes. Toronto Police recorded 7,240 auto thefts in 2025, down 24% from 2024 and 42% from the 2023 peak of 12,418.
What is the car theft rate in Toronto?
The city-wide auto theft rate was 225 per 100,000 residents in 2025, based on Toronto Police neighbourhood data (our calculation).
Which Toronto neighbourhood has the least car theft?
Bay-Cloverhill had the lowest auto theft rate in 2025, with 4 thefts, or 17 per 100,000 residents, followed by St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands at 25.
Which Toronto neighbourhood has the most car thefts?
West Humber-Clairville recorded the most auto thefts in 2025, at 494, down from 661 in 2024. A high count can reflect commercial areas and parking, not only residential streets.
Is Toronto worse for car theft than the rest of Canada?
The Toronto metro area’s 2025 rate of 238 per 100,000 was above the national 201 but below several Prairie cities, according to Statistics Canada.
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