426 vehicles stolen over 31 days in Mississauga and Brampton, Ontario

This month, vehicle thefts in Mississauga and Brampton show no signs of slowing with over 400 cars, trucks and motorcycles reported stolen in the last 31 days.

The ongoing issue, a major concern since 2023, continues to challenge local law enforcement and raise alarm among residents.

Peel Regional Police data indicates that from Oct. 30 to Nov. 30, a combined 426 vehicle thefts were reported in the two cities—225 in Mississauga and 201 in Brampton.

That works out to an average of approximately 13 thefts or more per day in the region.

As of Sunday, eight of the stolen vehicle cases have been solved, 412 are still being investigated and six are deemed unsolved. Of the stolen vehicles, 303 are cars, 106 are trucks, eight are motorcycles and nine are listed as “others.”

Although this month’s total of 426 stolen vehicles is concerning, it marks a significant 25 per cent decline from August’s 568 incidents.

The following map shows where this past month’s auto thefts took place:

Peel Regional Police data also highlights four common hot spots this month where nine or more vehicles have been stolen:

• Airport Road—9 occurrences
• City Centre Drive —12 occurrences
• Courtney Park—10 occurrences
• Great Lakes Drive—17 occurrences

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

Here are some of the most notable vehicle theft stories from this past month:

• ‘Creepy’ woman on home security video charged after stolen vehicle crash in Mississauga
• Foot chase leads to arrests as police seize stolen car in Mississauga
• Carjackings with guns lead to charges for Mississauga man and 2 youths
• 77 cars stolen by group of thieves from Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga and nearby

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

• if possible, park your vehicle in a locked garage, as most 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 correctly placed and functioning for day and night use. Familiarize yourself with the system so it can be reviewed and accessed immediately.