York Regional Police says crime fell across York Region in the first three months of 2026, a trend that matters in Aurora, where the town remains one of the safest in the region.
According to the York Regional Police crime statistics, residential break-and-enters dropped 22 per cent, motor vehicle theft fell 33 per cent, robberies were down 19 per cent and assaults declined 9 per cent compared with the same period in 2025.
The police data show residential break-and-enters fell from 374 to 290, motor vehicle thefts dropped from 550 to 367, robberies went from 99 to 80 and assaults declined from 1,514 to 1,378.
York Regional Police linked the lower numbers in part to enforcement work, including Project Fortis, which led to 33 suspects facing 337 charges in connection with more than 125 residential break-and-enters. Police said more than $2 million worth of stolen valuables was recovered during the investigation.
In Aurora, Mayor Tom Mrakas has said the town has the third-lowest crime rate among York Region’s nine municipalities. He also said a second dedicated patrol car was added in 2026 to help increase visibility and response times.
