{
  "id": 19519864,
  "title": "Most stolen vehicles in Canada in 2025: Honda CR-V tops national list as Ontario remains auto theft hotspot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/most-stolen-vehicles-in-canada-in-2025-honda-cr-v-tops-national-list",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T16:05:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/11/canada-most-stolen-vehicle-2025-honda-crv-ontario-list/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent report reveals that the Honda CR-V is the most frequently stolen vehicle in Canada, according to Équité Association's findings for 2025. This SUV tops the list among over 550,000 insured vehicles with 2,137 reported thefts. While government and industry have attempted to reduce auto theft, thieves continue to target high-demand models like SUVs and pickup trucks, which can be easily exported or dismantled for parts. Six of the top ten most-stolen vehicles in Canada are SUVs, with the Honda CR-V leading the way. In Ontario, the Honda CR-V remains the most stolen vehicle, accounting for nearly three-quarters of all CR-V thefts with 1,598 reported in 2025. The Honda Civic follows with 1,041 thefts, and the Lexus RX Series ranks third with 863 stolen vehicles. Despite efforts to curb theft, organized criminal networks remain active, focusing on particular models that can be easily trafficked or dismantled.",
  "summary": "The Honda CR-V remains the most stolen vehicle in Canada, according to a new report that highlights how SUVs and pickup trucks continue to be prime targets for organized auto theft rings despite government and industry efforts to curb the crime. New data released by Équité Association found the Honda CR-V ranked first among the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}