Auto thefts down 18% year-over-year while recovery remains low: report

Vehicle Thefts in Canada Drop by 18 Percent, Auto Recovery Still Low: Report

Auto thefts across Canada fell 18 per cent year over year in 2025, but nearly 47,000 vehicles were still stolen, and about 40 percent have not been recovered, according to a new report. The 2025 Auto Theft Trend Report published by non-profit Équité Association found that 46,999 vehicles were reported stolen in 2025, compared to 57,359 in 2024. The 2025 figure is down 33 percent from 2023, when 70,475 vehicles were reported stolen. The number of…

Auto thefts drop in Canada, but recovery of vehicles remains low

The number of vehicles stolen in Canada fell by 18% in 2025 compared to the previous year, but there were still tens of thousands of auto thefts and more than a third of those were never recovered, according to new data.

Auto thefts fell 18% last year, but vehicle recovery remains low, report finds

Theft-related insurance claims still reached an estimated $900-million in 2025

Auto thefts down 18% year-over-year while recovery remains low: report

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Équité Association's 2025 Auto Theft Trend Report Shows that Despite the Ongoing Decline in Theft Rates, Canadians Continue to Bear $900 Million in Costs Annually

/CNW/ - The 2025 Auto Theft Trend Report released today by Équité Association reveals that national and industry initiatives have resulted in an 18%...