STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Eight vehicle thefts were reported on Staten Island during the first week of 2026, according to NYPD data, marking an increase compared to the same period last year.
During the first week of 2025, no vehicle thefts were reported on the borough. By contrast, four car thefts occurred between Jan. 1 and Jan. 7, 2026, highlighting an early-year uptick in auto-related crimes.
Here’s a look at the reported incidents, listed from oldest to newest:
On Dec. 29 at 11 p.m., a car theft was reported at Hooker Place and Morningstar Road in Elm Park.On Dec. 30 at 7 a.m., a car theft was reported at Pompey and Memphis avenues in Eltingville.On Dec. 31 at 4 p.m., a motorcycle theft was reported at Front and Wave streets in Stapleton. Later that day at 7 p.m., a car theft occurred on Trantor Place near Walker Street in Elm Park.On Jan. 3 at 11 a.m., a car theft was reported at Nicholas Street and Carroll Place in New Brighton. Later that day at 3 p.m., a car theft occurred at Dolan and Villa avenues in Eltingville. Later that evening at 6 p.m., another car theft was reported at Bay and Hyatt streets in St. George.On Jan. 4 at 9 a.m., a car theft was reported at Independence and Richmond avenues in New Springville.
Beginning in late summer 2023, the NYPD implemented a tactical shift aimed at curbing vehicle thefts, using enhanced intelligence gathering and multi‑agency coordination. That strategy helped drive down grand larceny auto cases boroughwide after a surge the previous year. Despite that progress, early 2026 figures indicate continued monitoring will be necessary.