374 vehicles stolen in the last 31 days in Mississauga and Brampton

Auto thefts remain high in Mississauga and Brampton, with more than 300 vehicles reported stolen for a third straight month.

From May 28 to June 28, Peel Regional Police data indicates a combined 374 vehicle thefts were reported across both cities — 230 in Mississauga, 143 in Brampton and one incident in Toronto that fell under Peel police jurisdiction.

This works out to an average of approximately 12 thefts or more per day in the region.

As of Saturday, seven stolen vehicle cases had been successfully solved, 342 are still being investigated, and 25 were deemed unsolved. Of the stolen vehicles, 270 are cars, 20 are motorcycles, 84 are trucks and nine are listed as “others.”

The following map shows where these auto thefts took place:

The data also points to the most common hotspot in Peel Region this month, where more than 20 cars were reported stolen:

• Great Lakes Drive —21 occurrences

While the latest monthly figures show a slight increase—374 vehicles stolen compared to 365 last month—Peel police say auto thefts are still down 45 per cent so far in 2025 compared to the same period last year. Officers credit stepped-up enforcement, targeted investigations, and international recovery operations for helping drive down year-to-date totals and disrupt organized theft rings operating in the region.

Here are three notable auto theft stories from June:

• Dinner hour carjacking in Mississauga puts police on the hunt for 2 culprits
• PARTIAL LOCKDOWNS: 2 schools on alert after carjacking in Mississauga
• Carjackings, home invasions near Toronto lead to arrests of Mississauga, Brampton men

Additionally, insights into the patterns of car thefts reveal that certain places are more vulnerable than others, prompting residents in those areas to take extra precautions.

Peel police have shared helpful tips to prevent individuals from falling victim to auto thefts:

• if possible, park your vehicle in a locked garage, as the majority of the vehicles have been stolen from driveways.
• use a steering wheel lock. It will also act as a visible deterrent.
• install a lock on the data port. This simple device can be purchased online and blocks access to the computer port where the thieves gain access to reprogram the vehicle’s keys.
• consider purchasing a quality video surveillance system. Ensure cameras are properly placed and functioning for day and night use. Familiarize yourself with the system so it can be reviewed and accessed immediately.