Markham one of the top 10 costliest cities in Ontario for auto theft claims
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is releasing its latest list of the top 10 costliest cities in Ontario for auto theft claims. Toronto, Brampton, and Mississauga have maintained their respective top three rankings since the last report from IBC. Ottawa has moved up two places in the rankings to the fourth spot. Hamilton moved up a staggering four spots from ninth to fifth, and Markham is sixth.
“While IBC applauds the efforts of provincial and municipal governments, law enforcement and insurers in helping to curb the auto theft crisis, there is still more work to be done by all stakeholders,” said Amanda Dean, Vice-President, Ontario and Atlantic, IBC. “Ending auto theft requires a sustained, coordinated and whole–of–society approach.”
According to newly released data, claims costs for auto theft in Ontario reached $485 million in 2025, down from $723 million in 2024. However, auto theft in Ontario remains well above historical levels, with the number of auto theft–related claims up 97 per cent and losses up a staggering 330 per cent since 2017.
Ontario’s most populous cities continue to record the highest claims costs.
Top 10 Costliest Cities in Ontario for 2025 Auto Theft Claims (IBC analysis based on industry data from GISA systems): 1 is Toronto $114,512,629, 2 is Brampton $43,230,222, 3 is Mississauga $31,571,336, 4 is Ottawa $19,840,978, 5 is Hamilton $19,415,456, 6 is Markham $17,837,060, 7 is Vaughan $17,156,566, 8 is Oakville $12,752,952, 8 is London $11,696,594, and 10 is Richmond Hill $8,159,317.
*The data presented here are provided by General Insurance Statistical Agency (GISA) and offered on an “as-is,” “where-is” basis. GISA makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the data to any specific situation, or in support of any conclusion or resulting course of action. Any conclusions, analyses or opinions drawn from the data do not reflect the views, positions or endorsements of GISA or its member regulators. GISA shall not be held responsible for any reliance on or use of this data.
Established in 1964, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, auto and business insurers. Its member companies make up the vast majority of Canada’s highly competitive property and casualty (P&C) insurance market.