Pickup trucks dominate list of most stolen vehicles in Alberta

Pickup trucks remain the prime target for auto thieves in Alberta, according to a new report from Equité Association.

The organization’s 2024 list of the most stolen vehicles shows the province’s top five spots all occupied by pickups, led by the Dodge Ram 1500.

Alberta’s Top 10 Stolen Vehicles, 2024

1. Dodge Ram 1500 Series – 383 thefts (0.40% theft rate)
2. Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 Series – 312 thefts (0.31%)
3. Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra 2500 Series – 290 thefts (0.77%)
4. Ford F150 Series – 249 thefts (0.23% theft rate)
5. Ford F350 Series – 207 thefts (0.93% theft rate)
6. Toyota RAV4 – 119 thefts (0.15% theft rate)
7. Jeep Grand Cherokee – 115 thefts (0.34% theft rate)
8. Honda CR-V – 105 thefts (0.19 % theft rate)
9. Chevrolet/GMC/Pontiac Equinox/Terrain/Torrent Series – 101 thefts (0.22% theft rate)
10. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Escape/Corsair/MKC/Mariner Series – 97 thefts (0.15% theft rate)

National Picture

Across Canada, the Toyota RAV4 has emerged as the most stolen vehicle in 2024. More than 2,000 RAV4s were reported stolen during that year, with Quebec and Ontario seeing the highest numbers.

Investigators say newer SUVs with keyless entry systems are especially vulnerable to organized crime groups, which target them for resale both domestically and overseas.

Equité Association, a not-for-profit group focused on insurance fraud and theft prevention, warns that criminal networks are adapting quickly to exploit security gaps. The RAV4’s popularity worldwide makes it a lucrative target, with stolen vehicles often shipped abroad to meet demand.

For Alberta drivers, the report underscores the risk facing pickup owners. Authorities recommend anti-theft devices and secure parking as theft rates continue to climb.