Auto Theft in Canada


When it comes to auto theft, too many people assume that because they don't drive a 2018 BMW, the risk of their vehicle being stolen is slim to none. Believe it or not, 2016 statistics show that the five most commonly stolen vehicles in Canada are Ford trucks. The country with the most auto theft is Canada with Alberta as the leading province. B.C. is the runner up separated by 6000 instances of auto theft. Auto theft on the lower mainland of B.C. has had a 2% decrease while theft in other parts of British Columbia has had a 8% increase... Damn. Regarding specific Canadian cities, the city ranking #1 in auto theft is Winnipeg with Prince George ranked as #2. 

Stealing a vehicle is an opportunistic act which means preventing your car from being stolen is extremely easy. Having a visible anti-theft device installed in a vehicle is guaranteed to deter thieves. Most insurance agencies will even give you a discount on insurance for a vehicle that has that technology installed such as a steering wheel lock. Stealing a locked car is a lot more effort than stealing an unlocked one- thieves do not want to waste more time and energy than they need to. Never leave a vehicle unattended with a running engine, scratch your vehicle's VIN number onto the expensive parts of your car, roll up your windows when you park. Do not leave proof of your insurance in your vehicle- have it on you at all times. 

Car thieves fly under the radar as it is not a violent crime and usually done silently between 3 and 4am. With a little practice and stealth, stealing vehicles is quick and easy... A good thief can steal 4+ vehicles a night. Your vehicle could be overseas and funding terrorism organisations before it's even reported stolen.

Take the necessary precautions so that your vehicle stays yours!  

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