Vehicle thefts down 1%

Peterborough is bucking the provincial trend when it comes to vehicle thefts, according to figures released Tuesday by the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

Vehicle thefts were down 1% in Peterborough in the past year, compared to an overall increase of 1% across Ontario.

Guelph reported the largest auto theft activity increase in Canada at 49%, the association reported, citing Statistics Canada figures. Windsor reported a 14% increase and St. Catharines experienced a 5% increase. Of Ontario’s two largest cities, Toronto reported a 4% increase while Ottawa experienced a 1% decline. Theft was also down 17% in Sudbury, 12% in Barrie and London, 9% in Kingston and 1% in Hamilton.

In Ontario, the rate of recovery for stolen vehicles increased to 60%, up 2% from last year.

High-end luxury SUVs are the most commonly stolen vehicles in Ontario, the bureau reported.

This year’ s 10 most frequently stolen vehicles in IBC’s Ontario region are: 1. 2016 Toyota 4Runner 4-door 4WD SUV

2. 2015 Toyota 4Runner 4-door 4WD SUV

3. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD and GMC Yukon 4WD SUVs

4. 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD Pick-Up

5. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD and GMC Yukon 4WD SUVs

6. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD and GMC Sierra 2500 4WD SUVs

7. 2003 Hummer H2 4-door 4WD SUV

8. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4-door 4WD and GMC Yukon 4-door 4WD SUVs

9. 2014 Toyota 4-Runner 4-door 4WD SUV

10. 2005 Buick Rainier 4-door 2WD, Chevrolet Trailblazer 4-door 2WD and GMC Envoy SUVs