Vehicle theft at a 'critical point' in Canada, with car stolen every six minutes: report
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A new report highlights the alarming state of vehicle theft in Canada, particularly in Toronto, which has seen triple the amount compared to 2015.
A new report published by Canadian Finance and Leasing Association highlights the alarming state of vehicle theft in Canada.
In Toronto alone, there were 9,606 vehicle thefts in 2022. That's triple the amount of thefts in 2015, when 3,284 vehicles were stolen within the city.
According to the report published on Thursday, the CFLA says vehicle theft has reached a "critical point" in Canada, with data showing that in each of the past seven years, vehicle theft rates in Toronto have become progressively worse.
The group says the province of Ontario as a whole witnessed 27,495 vehicle thefts in 2021. However, on five people were charged with the offense of altering, removing, or destroying a vehicle identification number.
In addition, between 2015 and 2020, no more than four people were charged in the province in any given year.
The report highlights that vehicle theft reached its peak in 2022, making it the most notorious year in terms of stolen vehicles.
This rising crime is not limited to Toronto.
