There have been over 1,300 vehicle thefts reported in both Mississauga and Brampton so far this year, with most of the stolen rides coming from Mississauga.

Data from Peel Regional Police shows 1,332 reports of stolen vehicles in both cities between Jan. 1 and April 26, 2026.

Some 724 of the stolen vehicles were in Mississauga, while 600 were in Brampton with two of the thefts attributed to neither city.

The number of thefts are down from the same time last year, when there were 1,485 stolen vehicles reported. Mississauga also had the highest number of thefts from Jan. 1 to April 26, 2025, with 724 reported in Mississauga compared to 672 in Brampton.

So far in 2026, Mississauga’s Square One shopping centre and the area around Toronto Pearson International Airport are hotspots for stolen vehicles in Mississauga, while the Bovaird Drive East and Highway 410 area is a common area for vehicle thieves in Brampton, data from Peel police shows.

In all of last year, Peel police say there were some 4,930 stolen vehicles reported. Just over 2,600 were reported in Mississauga last year, with some 2,304 reported in Brampton in 2025.

There were also at least nine incidents in Toronto, two in Caledon, three in Oakville, one in Burlington, one in Markham, and one in Vaughan that fell under Peel police jurisdiction in 2025.

Over a dozen vehicles worth some $800,000 were seized in a raid in Mississauga last month, and Peel police say they continue to “actively disrupt criminal activity related to auto theft,” leading to a nearly 15 per cent decrease in stolen vehicles as of March.

Updated data from Peel police shows that number is more like 10.3 per cent so far in 2026, as of April 26.

Peel police have shared 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 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.


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