Oakville Vehicle Thefts Stats and Maps

Key Takeaways:

Vehicle theft is consistent year-round, averaging roughly 40–60 incidents per month.
Industrial and arterial roads such as WyeCroft Rd and Winston Park Dr see the highest theft volumes.
Summer months show increased activity, with July and August together accounting for over 13% of cases.
Early morning hours (5–8 AM) are the highest-risk period, suggesting overnight thefts.
Daytime thefts are less common, indicating reduced risk during business and commuting hours.

This dataset consists of approximately 883 reported vehicle thefts across Oakville, offering a targeted view of property crime affecting residents and businesses. Unlike broader crime summaries, this data concentrates solely on stolen vehicle incidents.

Geographically, thefts tend to cluster along industrial and mixed-use corridors such as WyeCroft Rd, Winston Park Dr, and Speers Rd. These areas often contain large parking lots, commercial fleets, or commuter parking, which may increase opportunity for theft.

From a time-based perspective, vehicle theft remains relatively steady throughout the year, averaging around 40–55 cases per month. Summer months—particularly July and August—stand out as the busiest period, while winter months are slightly lower but still consistent.

Time-of-day patterns show a strong early-morning concentration. Most thefts are reported between 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM, indicating vehicles are commonly taken overnight and discovered later in the morning rather than during active daytime hours.

Overall, this dataset highlights persistent vehicle theft risk across Oakville, with clear geographic and temporal patterns that can help inform prevention strategies and targeted patrol efforts.

Statistics

This dataset captures approximately 880 vehicle theft incidents reported in Oakville over the past year and a half. It focuses specifically on stolen vehicles, highlighting where thefts most often occur, how activity changes month to month, and which times of day present the highest risk.

Geographic Distribution

Vehicle thefts are dispersed across the town but show higher concentration along several key roads. WyeCroft Rd records the highest total with about 38 cases (just over 4%), followed closely by Winston Park Dr and Speers Rd, each accounting for roughly 3–4% of incidents. Other notable locations include Cross Ave, Bronte Rd, Cornwall Rd, and Lakeshore Rd West. These areas tend to be mixed industrial or high-density corridors with increased vehicle exposure.

Street Name	Incidents	Percent
WYECROFT RD	38	4.30%
WINSTON PARK DR	35	3.96%
SPEERS RD	30	3.40%
CROSS AV	24	2.72%
SOUTH SHERIDAN WY	14	1.59%
BRONTE RD	13	1.47%
CORNWALL RD	12	1.36%
NINTH LI	11	1.25%
ARGUS RD	11	1.25%
BRIDGE RD	11	1.25%
NORTH SERVICE RD W	11	1.25%
SOUTH SERVICE RD W	11	1.25%
LAKESHORE RD W	10	1.13%
GRAND BV	10	1.13%

Temporal Trends

Monthly vehicle theft levels are relatively consistent, typically ranging between 35 and 60 incidents per month. The highest activity appears in summer 2024, with July and August together accounting for more than 13% of all cases. Early 2025 also shows moderate peaks, while early 2026 reports are minimal due to partial data coverage.

Incident Date	Incidents	Percent
2026-01	1	0.11%
2025-12	39	4.42%
2025-11	39	4.42%
2025-10	32	3.62%
2025-09	32	3.62%
2025-08	32	3.62%
2025-07	40	4.53%
2025-06	59	6.68%
2025-05	33	3.74%
2025-04	48	5.44%
2025-03	40	4.53%
2025-02	37	4.19%
2025-01	51	5.78%
2024-12	40	4.53%
2024-11	37	4.19%

Time of Day

Vehicle thefts are heavily skewed toward early morning hours. The peak occurs around 7 AM, which alone accounts for nearly 8.5% of all thefts. Elevated activity is also seen between 5 AM and 8 AM, suggesting thefts often occur overnight and are discovered in the morning. Daytime and early evening hours show significantly lower volumes by comparison.

Incident Hour	Incidents	Percent
07	75	8.49%
08	70	7.93%
06	69	7.81%
05	61	6.91%
03	57	6.46%
01	56	6.34%
02	52	5.89%
04	49	5.55%
23	38	4.30%
09	35	3.96%
00	33	3.74%
22	30	3.40%
21	29	3.28%
11	28	3.17%
12	26	2.94%

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#202500365137 · New Wood Dr Incident: 2025-12-08 10:20:00 Street Name: NEW WOOD DR
#202500381418 · Brant St Incident: 2025-12-25 00:49:00 Street Name: BRANT ST
#202500365215 · Wilson St Incident: 2025-12-08 12:45:00 Street Name: WILSON ST
#202500334286 · Larry Cr Incident: 2025-11-04 21:46:11 Street Name: LARRY CR
#202500379694 · Craigleith Rd Incident: 2025-12-23 13:35:58 Street Name: CRAIGLEITH RD
#202500369129 · Madison St Incident: 2025-12-12 08:24:59 Street Name: MADISON ST
#202500353286 · Seafare Dr Incident: 2025-11-25 02:08:00 Street Name: SEAFARE DR
#202500352645 · South Service Rd E Incident: 2025-11-22 20:00:00 Street Name: SOUTH SERVICE RD E
#202500352611 · Churchill Av Incident: 2025-11-24 10:19:00 Street Name: CHURCHILL AV
#202500366691 · Lakeshore Rd E Incident: 2025-12-09 21:14:22 Street Name: LAKESHORE RD E
#202500312509 · Hemmford Dr Incident: 2025-10-14 06:24:00 Street Name: HEMMFORD DR
#202500365242 · Bishopstoke Wy Incident: 2025-12-08 Street Name: BISHOPSTOKE WY
#202500321183 · Montagne Av Incident: 2025-10-21 22:00:00 Street Name: MONTAGNE AV
#202500353426 · Glenada Cr Incident: 2025-11-25 08:40:00 Street Name: GLENADA CR
#202600002064 · North Service Rd W Incident: 2026-01-03 08:57:13 Street Name: NORTH SERVICE RD W
#202500347515 · Bridge Rd Incident: 2025-11-18 05:59:00 Street Name: BRIDGE RD
#202500342565 · Culham St Incident: 2025-11-13 06:52:00 Street Name: CULHAM ST
#202500342495 · Mayla Dr Incident: 2025-11-13 02:15:00 Street Name: MAYLA DR
#202500353591 · Lynx Gdns Incident: 2025-11-25 09:52:00 Street Name: LYNX GDNS
#202500324451 · Marine Dr Incident: 2025-10-25 03:00:00 Street Name: MARINE DR
#202500375989 · Pembroke Dr Incident: 2025-12-19 09:10:00 Street Name: PEMBROKE DR
#202500372267 · Upper Middle Rd W Incident: 2025-12-15 19:39:34 Street Name: UPPER MIDDLE RD W
#202500373795 · Perkins Wy Incident: 2025-12-17 09:48:00 Street Name: PERKINS WY
#202500384612 · Creek Path Av Incident: 2025-12-29 03:30:00 Street Name: CREEK PATH AV
#202500381403 · South Sheridan Wy Incident: 2025-12-25 01:00:00 Street Name: SOUTH SHERIDAN WY
#202500356316 · Fiddlers Wy Incident: 2025-11-28 02:00:00 Street Name: FIDDLERS WY
#202500368180 · Bronte Rd Incident: 2025-12-10 23:30:00 Street Name: BRONTE RD
#202500351008 · Grenville Dr Incident: 2025-11-22 08:45:00 Street Name: GRENVILLE DR
#202500360895 · Ninth Li Incident: 2025-10-11 14:30:00 Street Name: NINTH LI
#202500371921 · Speers Rd Incident: 2025-12-15 13:47:52 Street Name: SPEERS RD
#202500378430 · Kaniv St Incident: 2025-12-22 01:33:39 Street Name: KANIV ST
#202500326403 · Kingsway Dr Incident: 2025-10-27 01:15:00 Street Name: KINGSWAY DR
#202500348089 · Glenvista Dr Incident: 2025-11-19 04:00:00 Street Name: GLENVISTA DR
#202500363623 · Dundas St E Incident: 2025-12-06 15:41:00 Street Name: DUNDAS ST E
#202500382842 · Bronte Rd Incident: 2025-12-27 01:00:00 Street Name: BRONTE RD
#202500376988 · South Sheridan Wy Incident: 2025-12-20 08:20:00 Street Name: SOUTH SHERIDAN WY
#202500338946 · South Service Rd W Incident: 2025-11-09 04:45:00 Street Name: SOUTH SERVICE RD W
#202500329250 · Bridge Rd Incident: 2025-10-30 07:33:00 Street Name: BRIDGE RD
#202500350101 · Grand Bv Incident: 2025-11-21 13:41:00 Street Name: GRAND BV
#202500368412 · Ninth Li Incident: 2025-10-11 14:30:00 Street Name: NINTH LI
#202500356056 · Winston Park Dr Incident: 2025-11-28 02:48:00 Street Name: WINSTON PARK DR
#202500370874 · Winston Park Dr Incident: 2025-12-14 01:20:00 Street Name: WINSTON PARK DR
#202500368222 · Bronte Rd Incident: 2025-12-11 05:46:00 Street Name: BRONTE RD
#202500381338 · Rockingham Dr Incident: 2025-12-25 12:20:07 Street Name: ROCKINGHAM DR
#202500313198 · Cornwall Rd Incident: 2025-10-14 12:30:00 Street Name: CORNWALL RD
#202500336775 · Raspberry Bush Tl Incident: 2025-11-07 06:10:00 Street Name: RASPBERRY BUSH TL
#202500379849 · Craigleith Rd Incident: 2025-12-23 17:41:35 Street Name: CRAIGLEITH RD
#202500361101 · North Park Bv Incident: 2025-12-03 22:00:00 Street Name: NORTH PARK BV
#202500352640 · Mayfair Rd Incident: 2025-11-24 09:05:00 Street Name: MAYFAIR RD
#202500350985 · Callaghan Cr Incident: 2025-11-22 04:30:00 Street Name: CALLAGHAN CR
883 rows found, 50 shown.

Dataset

This dashboard provides a focused look at nearly 900 vehicle theft incidents reported in Oakville between mid-2024 and early-2026. It highlights where stolen vehicles are most frequently reported, seasonal trends, and the times of day when thefts are most likely to occur.

Dataset Information

Subject	Safety
Jurisdiction	Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario
Data Provider	Halton Regional Police Service, City of Oakville
Source	https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/