Auto crime in B.C. down by 31% over 10 years, ICBC data shows

'Sharp decline' in auto theft and reported crashes across province, says ICBC

New data released by ICBC shows a "sharp decline" in both auto theft and reported crashes across the province in recent years.

Hybrids rising in popularity as auto crime drops and injury crashes remain down

Indo-Canadian Voice Hybrids rising in popularity as auto crime drops and injury crashes remain down posted by: Rattan MallFriday afternoons (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.) is riskiest time on B.C. roads   NEW ICBC analysis of 10-year data trends shows significant shifts in vehicle trends across B.C., including a rise in new hybrid vehicle registrations, a sharp decline in auto crime and crash counts that remain below pre‑pandemic levels. New vehicle registra…

Auto crime in B.C. down by 31% over 10 years, ICBC data shows

Auto crime, including break-ins, vehicle thefts, and vandalism, is down across the province by 31 per cent over the last 10 years, according to newly released data from ICBC. ICBC data for 2025 shows vehicle break-ins saw the sharpest decline of 60 per cent, followed by stolen vehicles dropping by 46 per cent. Vandalism claims, however, have remained “relatively stable.” Vancouver Island saw the lowest number of stolen vehicles for the past five…