Every year, Équité Association publishes its list of Canada’s most stolen vehicles. For 2025, the Honda CR-V took the top spot nationally. But the picture looks different in Atlantic Canada, and many Newfoundland and Labrador drivers will recognize it from their own driveway.
Out east, it’s trucks.
Atlantic Canada’s top 10 most stolen vehicles of 2025
| Rank | Make/Model | Most Stolen Model Year | Thefts | Theft Rate | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 | 2017 | 120 | 0.18% | Truck |
| 2 | Honda Civic | 2018 | 97 | 0.14% | Car |
| 3 | Honda CR-V | 2025 | 68 | 0.12% | SUV |
| 4 | Ram 1500 | 2014 | 60 | 0.13% | Truck |
| 5 | Ford F-150 | 2018 | 56 | 0.10% | Truck |
| 6 | Hyundai Elantra | 2020 | 47 | 0.13% | Car |
| 7 | Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Escape/Corsair/MKC/Mariner | 2018 | 41 | 0.13% | SUV |
| 8 | Toyota RAV4 | 2020 | 40 | 0.07% | SUV |
| 9 | Jeep Wrangler | 2023 | 34 | 0.26% | SUV |
| 10 | Toyota Corolla | 2014 | 29 | 0.05% | Car |
Source: Équité Association, Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles of 2025, Atlantic region.
What stands out
- Full-size pickups dominate. The Silverado/Sierra, Ram 1500 and F-150 account for 236 of the 592 thefts on the list, or about 40%. That’s no surprise in a region where pickups are part of everyday life, whether you’re hauling gear to the cabin or heading to a work site.
- Older vehicles are still targets. The most stolen model years for the Ram 1500 and Corolla are 2014, and for the Silverado it’s 2017. A vehicle doesn’t need to be new to be at risk, and older models often have fewer built-in anti-theft features.
- Popular isn’t the same as high-risk. The Jeep Wrangler ranks ninth by volume, but it has the highest theft rate on the list at 0.26%, or roughly 1 in every 385 insured. Compare that with the Corolla, at about 1 in 2,000.
- Newer doesn’t mean safer either. The 2025 Honda CR-V landing in third place reminds us of something Équité has been flagging for a while. Canada’s vehicle anti-theft standards were last updated in 2007, and organized theft rings are taking advantage of those gaps in newer vehicles too.
What about Newfoundland and Labrador?
Équité doesn’t break its numbers down by province, but local police data fills in some of the picture. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary reported 299 motor vehicle thefts in its jurisdiction in 2025, down about 8% from 2024. Most of those, 93%, happened in the Northeast Avalon. St. John’s alone accounted for 186, followed by Mount Pearl, Conception Bay South, Paradise and Corner Brook.
Across Atlantic Canada, thefts held fairly steady in 2025, dipping 2% while the national number fell 18%. And only 63% of stolen vehicles in the region were recovered. So while theft here isn’t at the levels seen in Ontario or Quebec, it isn’t going away either.
How to protect your vehicle
Most of these steps are simple, and they all make your vehicle a harder target:
- Lock it and take the keys, even in your own driveway. And with winter coming, try not to leave a vehicle running and unattended while it warms up.
- Store key fobs away from doors and windows. A signal-blocking pouch or metal box makes keyless-entry vehicles harder to steal.
- Use a visible deterrent. A steering wheel lock is low-cost and tells thieves to move along.
- Park smart. A garage is best. If that’s not an option, choose well-lit areas, and back trucks in or park close to your house when you can.
- Keep paperwork and valuables out of sight. Don’t leave your ownership or spare keys in the vehicle.
- Consider an aftermarket immobilizer or GPS tracker. These add a layer of protection and can help police recover a vehicle faster.
Does your auto insurance cover theft?
It depends on your policy. In Newfoundland and Labrador, theft is covered under the optional Comprehensive or Specified Perils sections of an auto policy, not under the basic Third Party Liability and Accident Benefits that every driver carries. If you’ve dropped Comprehensive on an older vehicle to save on premiums, it’s worth a second look, especially if you drive one of the models above.
A few other things worth knowing:
- Your deductible applies to a theft claim, so make sure it’s an amount you’d be comfortable paying.
- A loss of use endorsement can help cover a rental or alternate transportation while your claim is being handled.
- Personal items stolen from inside your vehicle are generally covered under your home or tenant’s insurance, not your auto policy.
Talk to a local broker
If you drive a pickup, a Wrangler or anything else on this list, a quick policy review can confirm you have the coverage you’d want if your vehicle disappeared overnight. At Wedgwood, your Personal Account Manager can walk you through your coverage options and help you find tailored coverage from more than 40 insurers. Contact our team for personalized advice from people who know Newfoundland and Labrador.
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