The criminal car theft business is one of the most profitable and highly organized. As law enforcement agencies themselves admit, it is extremely difficult to deal with car theft, since thieves most often have special expensive hacking equipment, they do not act on their own, and customers have certain connections with some police officers.
The statistics of car thefts of certain brands in the capital and regions of Russia varies significantly. According to research by insurance companies, it was revealed that in Moscow in 2015, the Range Rover Evoque models (2.33%), which took first place, followed by Infiniti FX (2.04%), and Land came in third place Rover Discovery (1.84%). The remaining seats were shared by Toyota Land Cruiser (1.80%), Hyundai Solaris (1.65%), Range Rover Sport (1.61%), Mercedes-Benz G-Class (1.61%), Lexus LX ( 1.31%), Toyota Camry (1.30%), Range Rover (1.25%). As can be seen from the statistics, the most stolen models in the capital remain the “Japanese” and premium brands. With regards to the regions of the Russian Federation, the situation is completely different there.
Based on the data of the company "Auto Insurance" were identified the most stolen cars in Russia for 2015, list which are presented below.
List
- 10. Toyota Land Cruiser | Theft frequency 0.36%
- 9. Toyota Camry | Theft frequency 0.52%
- 8. VAZ 2110-12 / 2170 | Theft frequency 0.55%
- 7. Mazda3 | Theft frequency 0.77%
- 6. Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Theft Frequency 0.92%
- 5. BMW X5 | Theft Frequency 0.96%
- 4. Nissan Murano | Theft Frequency 0.98%
- 3. Porsche Cayenne | Theft Frequency 1.24%
- 2. Lexus LX | Theft Frequency 1.94%
- 1. Land Rover Freelander | Theft frequency 2.01%
10. Toyota Land Cruiser | Theft frequency 0.36%
Toyota Land Cruiser opens the top ten most stolen cars in the regions and the capital of Russia. We will name the most important aspects why this SUV is so attractive to car thieves. The first indisputable fact of its popularity, first of all, is the price, both in the primary and in the secondary market, as well as the cost of its spare parts. The price of the new Land Cruiser is about 2 million rubles, and in a “collapsible” form, it will cost significantly more. But in the prefabricated configuration in the secondary market, it is in fairly high demand, since it can be purchased literally at half price. The second important aspect of popularity among hunters of this model is a weak anti-theft protection. Therefore, any ace in this matter without much difficulty breaks the anti-theft system. The frequency of thefts in 2015 was 0.36%.
9. Toyota Camry | Theft frequency 0.52%
Toyota Camry - the next representative in popularity among hijackers last year, the demand for which in the criminal world was 0.52%. Most often, this model is chosen for theft because of the large demand for it in the secondary market. Also, Toyota Camry is no exception among other Japanese cars that are equipped with a weak anti-theft system.
8. VAZ 2110-12 / 2170 | Theft frequency 0.55%
VAZ 2110-12 / 2170 is in high demand among criminals in the regions due to easy accessibility. Hacking such a machine for experienced "predators" is not difficult. Typically, these models are parsed and launched into the secondary market in the form of spare parts. The frequency of car thefts in the domestic auto industry in 2015 was 0.55%.
7. Mazda3 | Theft frequency 0.77%
Mazda3 took the seventh position in the frequency of theft among other brands of cars. Here, the main factors affecting the theft are also the simplicity of the anti-theft system: they claim that this car is easy to open with a conventional screwdriver. This model is very common throughout the country, so the high liquidity of its parts is not in doubt. In 2015, the frequency of theft of this brand was about 0.77%.
6. Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Theft Frequency 0.92%
Mercedes – Benz G – Class - One of the most prestigious SUVs from the German automobile industry also fell into the risk group. According to the frequency of theft, he scored 0.92%. The car has become popular among hijackers due to the high cost. After the theft, these models are most often "allowed to order." It is impossible to note the high price of components that have high liquidity in Russian car markets.
5. BMW X5 | Theft Frequency 0.96%
BMW X5 occupies the fifth position in the number of hijackings in 2015. The premium SUV is especially popular with car dealers and resellers. A lot of orders come from a wealthy customer for a prestigious car. Even the most modern anti-theft system and alarm does not stop the masters of their craft. The owner of an expensive car can lose it not only as a result of secret theft, but also as a result of robbery. Car thieves are ready for a lot to take possession of a car like the BMW X5. Car insurance will cost several times more because of the increased interest in it for criminals. The frequency of theft of this brand of car in 2015 amounted to about 0.96%.
4. Nissan Murano | Theft Frequency 0.98%
Nissan Murano has become one of the most stolen car brands in the regions over the past year. Hijacking this model in comparison with the previous "Japanese" will be some difficulties for the authors. Nevertheless, the theft of these SUVs is growing more and more every year. Perhaps this fact should be associated with the growing popularity of the brand and the demand for its parts. This gives rise to hijackers to invent new theft methods and methods of hacking anti-theft systems. According to statistics for 2015, the frequency of theft of Nissan Murano was about 0.98%.
3. Porsche Cayenne | Theft Frequency 1.24%
Porsche cayenne led the three most stolen cars in 2015. Hijacking a German crossover of this type is not entirely simple, as it is equipped with a sophisticated anti-theft system. Therefore, it becomes not uncommon when such elite expensive models are stolen using physical force. Undoubtedly, the hijacked premium SUV already has its customers and will be overbought at least in the CIS countries. Last year, the Porsche Cayenne hijacking rate was 1.24%.
2. Lexus LX | Theft Frequency 1.94%
The increasing number of thefts Lexus LX due to its prevalence, as well as its high cost. According to the data for 2015, 1.94% of theft of this brand fell. The increased demand for the model among dealers also plays a role here. For the sake of profit and good money, geniuses come up with the most sophisticated ways to bypass the anti-theft system and with the help of special equipment they can penetrate even the most protected car.
1. Land Rover Freelander | Theft frequency 2.01%
Land rover freelander topped the top ten most stolen cars in 2015. The frequency of hijacking a British SUV was about 2.01%, which is the highest rate in the regions of the country. The improved reliability and demand of dealers for a premium SUV became the reasons for the frequent theft of this brand. The “ordered” crossover, as a rule, leaves the country forever with fake numbers and documents. It is a certain difficulty to calculate the hijackers of an expensive car, since criminals make a plan thought out to the smallest details before attempting to encroach on the “tidbit”. That is why all premium models are at high risk of theft.
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