Auto theft incidents in 2008 dropped an amazing 19% in the Lower Mainland and 16% province-wide compared with the same period last year.
In spite of increases in population and vehicles, auto theft has decreased by 56% in the Lower Mainland and 47% in the province over the past five years. Other factors contributing to the decrease are the higher priority of auto theft to police and the public, targeting of prolific offenders by many jurisdictions, increased use of anti theft devices, and improved court sentencing. Auto theft and vehicle break-in statistics by region are available for viewing by clicking here.
The Lower Mainland of British Columbia includes 19 municipalities from Hope, Chilliwack and Mission to UBC, Vancouver and the North Shore.
