BRAMPTON — Vehicle theft remains a serious concern in Brampton, with 133 vehicles reported stolen across the city during August, according to Peel Regional Police data.
That works out to an average of about 4.3 stolen vehicles every day between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31.
The August total, however, was lower than the previous month. Police recorded 166 auto thefts in Brampton in July, meaning vehicle thefts declined by approximately 19.9 per cent month over month.
Despite the drop, the overall numbers remain significant.
Between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31, 2026, Peel police recorded 1,297 stolen vehicles in Brampton.
That figure represents a 13.2 per cent decline compared with the same period in 2025, when 1,494 vehicles were reported stolen.
The decrease suggests some improvement, but more than 1,200 stolen vehicles in eight months means auto theft continues to affect neighbourhoods throughout the city.
Peel Regional Police tracks vehicle thefts through its online crime-mapping system, which shows the approximate locations where incidents have been reported.
The August map indicates thefts occurred across many parts of Brampton rather than being limited to a single neighbourhood. Some locations shown on the map represent multiple thefts reported in the same area.
The issue has attracted increasing concern in Brampton and across the Greater Toronto Area in recent years, particularly as organized theft groups target high-value SUVs and pickup trucks that can be quickly moved, resold or exported.
Earlier this year, Peel police released a list of the vehicle models most frequently targeted in Brampton and Mississauga over the previous five years.
The Lexus RX was identified as the most targeted model, followed by the Dodge Ram 1500 and Honda CR-V.
Other frequently stolen vehicles included the Toyota Highlander, Ford F-150, Jeep Wrangler, Honda Civic, Range Rover Sport, Honda Accord and Toyota Tundra.
Many of the most commonly targeted vehicles are SUVs or pickup trucks, reflecting the strong demand for those models both within Canada and in overseas markets.
Police and insurance organizations have repeatedly encouraged owners of higher-risk vehicles to use additional security measures rather than relying exclusively on factory-installed anti-theft systems.
The latest statistics show that while Brampton is experiencing fewer vehicle thefts than during the same period last year, the scale of the problem remains substantial.
At an average of more than four stolen vehicles every day in August, auto theft continues to be one of the most persistent property-crime concerns facing Brampton residents.
The year-over-year decline is encouraging, but with 1,297 vehicles already stolen in the first eight months of 2026, residents and police will be watching closely to see whether the downward trend continues through the remainder of the year.