Vehicle Thefts

|
Theft of Motor Vehicle |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
2026 YTD (March 10) |
|
Total TMV Occs. |
707 |
1107 |
1501 |
1321 |
1170 |
165 |
|
Monthly Average |
59 |
92 |
125 |
110 |
98 |
71 |
|
Weekly Average |
13 |
21 |
28 |
25 |
22 |
15 |
Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips
While there is no guaranteed prevention against vehicle theft, you can take the following precautions
Always ensure your vehicle is locked and take the keys with you
• Always park in a well lit area and/or locked garage
• Never leave an unattended vehicle running with keys inside
• Consider anti-theft devices, such a as steering wheel lock or collar
• Never hide a spare key inside your vehicle or outside your home
• When not in use, place your key fob inside a radio frequency shielding pouch (Faraday Bag) to block cell signals
• Never place/hang or leave keys directly inside the front door or near windows
• Consider placing keys on your bedside table, as long as it’s not near a window The key fob can also be activated as an alert alarm, if you hear or see suspicious activity outside your home at night
Contact Us
Durham Regional Police Service
605 Rossland Rd. E.,
Box 911, Whitby, ON
L1N 0B8
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