US EditionAuto theft sees sharp drop in first half of 2025, industry association says
- The �quit� Association announced that vehicle thefts across Canada fell by 19.1 per cent during the initial six months of 2025 relative to the same timeframe in 2024.
- This decline follows a spike in auto theft during the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased enforcement and federal funding supporting initiatives to tackle the issue.
- Ontario and Quebec saw the largest drops, 25.9 and 22.2 per cent respectively, while Alberta led in per-capita thefts despite a 12.5 per cent decline.
- Vehicle recovery rates improved by 3.4 percentage points to 56.5 per cent in early 2025, and York Regional Police noted a 37 per cent drop in auto thefts as of June 25.
- Experts stress that despite progress, coordinated efforts and public vigilance remain essential to prevent resurgence amid challenges like tariffs and organized crime.
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Equity Association reports significant declines in Ontario and Quebec, provinces with the highest rates of vehicle theft.
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