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Peel Region saw 2,790 vehicles stolen in the first half of 2026, down 10 per cent from 2025, as Ontario adds $6 million to the Preventing Auto Thefts Grant Program.
The number of vehicles stolen in Peel Region in the first half of 2026 is down 10 per cent from the same period last year, according to new data released Monday.
Peel Vehicle Theft Data
In a news release, the province said 2,790 vehicles were stolen between January 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026, down from 3,089 during the first half of 2025. The updated data was announced at a news conference on Monday morning, where the provincial government confirmed it would put an additional $6 million toward the Preventing Auto Thefts (PAT) Grant Program.
The funding would support 22 police projects across Ontario, including one in Peel Region, which will receive $300,000 in new funding. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah speaks to reporters on Sept. 28, 2026, following the announcement of the new data and funding.
Auto theft is down across Ontario because our government is making it a priority and is giving police the tools and resources they need to go after the organized criminals who are behind it, Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said in a news release. While we are seeing real progress, we will not let up.
Ontario Theft Trends Decline
That is why we are doubling down, further investing in our police services, and supporting their work to disrupt criminal networks and protect Ontario families and communities. The province says vehicle thefts have declined significantly in Ontario since 30,134 vehicle thefts were reported in 2023. In 2025, Ontario saw just 19,319 thefts, according to data from Équité Association.
The additional $6 million for the PAT Grant Program brings new support to police services working to disrupt organized crime networks involved in vehicle theft. Peel Region will receive $300,000 of that funding, directed to a local police project aimed at preventing auto thefts in the region. Across Ontario, 22 police projects will share in the new funding, part of the province's broader effort to reduce vehicle thefts.
The new data and funding were announced at a news conference on Monday morning, where provincial officials outlined the progress made so far. The 10 per cent decline in Peel Region reflects a trend seen across Ontario, where thefts have fallen from the 2023 peak of 30,134 reported incidents. By 2025, the province recorded 19,319 thefts, a significant drop according to data from Équité Association.
Police Funding and Enforcement
Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner credited the government's focus and police resources for the decline, while pledging continued investment. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah was present at the Sept. 28, 2026 news conference where the figures and funding were detailed. The province said it will not let up on its efforts, describing the new investment as a way to further support police work against criminal networks.
The $6 million in additional funding is part of the Preventing Auto Thefts Grant Program, which supports police projects across Ontario. With 2,790 vehicles stolen in Peel Region in the first half of 2026, the region accounts for a portion of the provincial total. The decline from 3,089 in the first half of 2025 represents a 10 per cent drop for Peel Region. Officials pointed to the updated numbers as evidence that the province's strategy is producing results.
The funding announcement follows the release of the new data, with the province aiming to build on the downward trend. Peel Region's $300,000 share will go toward a local police project, one of 22 across Ontario receiving new support. Ontario has seen thefts fall from 30,134 in 2023 to 19,319 in 2025, according to Équité Association data. The province continues to invest in police services as part of its effort to disrupt criminal networks and protect communities.
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