Canada is reporting another decline in motor vehicle theft, as federal authorities expand measures aimed at recovering stolen vehicles and disrupting organized theft networks.

Public Safety Canada said on September 21 that police-reported vehicle thefts declined by 16% in 2024 and another 16% in 2025. Data from Équité Association also showed national auto thefts were 10% lower during the first half of 2026 than during the same period in 2025.

The federal update highlighted increased vehicle screening at Canadian ports and rail yards. A mobile X-ray scanner operated by the RCMP, with support from the Canada Border Services Agency, has been deployed in the Greater Toronto Area, while more than 2,800 containers have been scanned in 2026.

Authorities also reported that the CBSA intercepted 830 stolen vehicles at railyards and ports since the beginning of 2026. A joint Project NoCargo operation has recovered 392 vehicles valued at an estimated C$28 million since its launch in 2025.

The federal government is also proposing updated vehicle immobilizer and theft-prevention standards, while funding continues for Canadian projects developing anti-theft technologies.

The latest figures provide a new snapshot of Canada's ongoing efforts to address vehicle theft, organized crime and cross-border stolen-car exports.