Motor vehicle theft
Theft of vehicles
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| 2023 | Europol identified motor vehicle crime networks as most active in Germany, Poland, Portugal, and Serbia, with Serbia serving as a primary hub for storing and cloning stolen vehicles before international shipment and sale. |
| 2022 | Israel recorded the highest motor vehicle theft rate in the Middle East at 382.1 thefts per 100,000 population. |
| 2022 | Uruguay ranked third highest in motor vehicle theft rates at 430.7 per 100,000 population, highlighting regional vehicle security concerns. |
| 2022 | Several developed countries like Canada (274.8), United States (291.3), and Australia (210.2) reported substantial motor vehicle theft rates in 2022. |
| 2022 | Bermuda reported the highest motor vehicle theft rate at 1,220.9 per 100,000 population, dramatically exceeding global averages. |
| 2022 | New Zealand recorded an exceptionally high motor vehicle theft rate of 954.0 per 100,000 population, indicating a significant national vehicle crime challenge. |
| 2022 | Global motor vehicle theft data compilation reveals significant variations in theft rates across countries, with some regions experiencing extremely high rates of vehicle theft per 100,000 population. |
| 2022 | Some countries like Grenada, Vatican City, and Senegal reported zero motor vehicle thefts in 2022, suggesting excellent vehicle security or limited data collection. |
| 2022 | A design flaw in Kia and Hyundai vehicles was discovered that allowed USB cables to be used as substitutes for car keys, leading to sharp increases in vehicle thefts in the United States and Australia. |
| 2020 | New Zealand recorded the highest auto-theft rate for a large country at 954.0 per 100,000 residents, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime |
| 2020 | Vehicle thefts in the United States increased to 810,400, up from 724,872 in the previous year. Property losses from motor vehicle theft estimated at $7.4 billion. |
| 2020 | Motor vehicle theft rates analyzed for multiple countries, with notable high-rate countries including Luxembourg (370.6 thefts per 100,000), Netherlands (152.7), and Trinidad and Tobago (36.1). |
| 2019 | FBI identified top 5 cities for motor vehicle theft in the United States: Los Angeles, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Detroit |
| 2019 | European Union reported 505,100 car thefts, marking a 43% decrease from 2008 levels of vehicle theft. |
| 2019 | United States reported 724,872 vehicle thefts, setting the stage for an increase in the following year. |
| 2018 | Richmond, California reported an extremely high auto-theft rate of 1,518.3 per 100,000 residents |
| 2018 | In the United Kingdom, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class was identified as the most stolen car, with the BMW X5 following closely. Police attributed the rise in vehicle thefts to the increasing prevalence of keyless entry technology. |
| 2016 | Comprehensive global motor vehicle theft data collection shows varying theft rates, with Guatemala reporting 16.6 thefts per 100,000 population and Senegal reporting 0.0 thefts. |
| 2013 | India reported a motor vehicle theft rate of 12.8 per 100,000 population, highlighting ongoing vehicle security concerns. |
| 2013 | Motor vehicle theft statistics reveal interesting patterns, with Maldives reporting a high rate of 222.1 thefts per 100,000 population, while Nigeria reported a low rate of 1.2 thefts. |
| 2011 | Egypt recorded a motor vehicle theft rate of 22.7 per 100,000 population, reflecting regional vehicle crime trends. |
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