Many people think that only expensive brands of cars are stolen, but this is not true. The car theft rating is topped by the company's cars. LADA, which do not belong to the premium segment. Why is this happening? In this article you will learn TOP the most stolen cars, as well as what factors influence the likelihood of theft.
Factors influencing the likelihood of car theft
Many people ask the question: “Which cars are stolen more often and what factors influence the theft rate of a car?” This is especially true for cars in the middle segment, for example, LADA, Hyundai Solaris, Kia Rio , etc.
Car theft is carried out for the following purposes:
- For the sale of the car itself.
- For the purpose of selling for spare parts.
Most cheap cars are stolen in order to sell them for parts . If you compare the prices of new and used parts, the difference will be significant. It is profitable for scammers to sell used ones and make a profit from it.
As the price rises, the number of stolen cars for sale also increases. Especially if the car looks decent, has good characteristics, and belongs to the middle price segment, then the likelihood of theft increases.
Toyota Camry
Camry tops the list of the most stolen business class sedans in our country. This year, 194 applications have already been filed regarding the misappropriation of a vehicle. The most vulnerable are models with keyless entry. They are defenseless against the signal from the key; even the gearbox lock does not help. Any modification is of interest to car thieves, even “mechanics”.
Keyless entry is a known risk factor. Such a system is installed even in the rich B-class configuration. For professional burglars with technical equipment, this does not become an obstacle, since the signal is transmitted between the machine and the key.
Rating of the most stolen cars for 2020
Below are statistics on the most stolen cars for 2020.
It is worth noting that compared to 2020 and 2018 , theft statistics decreased by 20%.
1st place - LADA (27% of thefts)
The first place of the Top, according to statistics, remains with LADA cars.
In 2020, more than 5,500 cars were stolen, which is 27% of the total number of thefts.
2nd place - TOYOTA (12.5% of thefts)
The next most stolen car in Russia is TOYOTA. 2,600 cars were stolen , which is 12.5%.
3rd place - HYUNDAI (9% of thefts)
The most frequently stolen car is the Hyundai Solaris. There 1,250 recorded . In general, 1,900 , which corresponds to 9% of the total.
4th place - KIA (8.7% of thefts)
The theft rating of Kia Rio crossovers is headed by Kia Rio (980 cases) and Kia Magentis . In general, 1,800 were stolen in 2019 , which is 8.7%.
5th place - NISSAN (4.5% of thefts)
The most stolen Nissan car is the Nissan Teana . The total number of recorded cases of theft of this brand is 950 pieces, and this is 4.5%.
6th place - FORD (3.5% of thefts)
In 2020, approximately FORD cars 3.5% of the total.
7th place - RENAULT (3.4% of thefts)
of the RENAULT brand were recorded , which is approximately 3.4%.
8th place - MAZDA (3.2% of thefts)
This car cannot be classified as a middle segment; its market price is about 1.2 million rubles . The most stolen cars in 2020 were the MAZDA CX-5 . In general, more than 650 cars were stolen during the year , which is 3.2%.
9th place - MERCEDES (2.6% of thefts)
A car that does not belong to the middle segment, but is also popular on the list of the most stolen cars. Just under 550 cases of theft of this brand have been recorded, a percentage of 2.6%.
10th place - MITSUBISHI (2.5% of thefts)
530 cases were recorded , which is 2.5% of the total.
What and why is being stolen
It’s worth saying right away that the ranking of stolen cars is headed by budget cars . In principle, this is understandable, because there are most inexpensive domestic models on the roads, so they are the ones who become victims of attackers. Moreover, in most cases, cars are not sold, but dismantled for parts. New cars, and especially foreign cars, are mainly sold under the guise of used cars.
In any case, hijackings are quite common in Russia . Last year, more than 90 thousand cars were stolen. And this is just for official data. Considering that many did not even contact law enforcement agencies, not even hoping that their swallow would be found, then we can safely say that in 2020 the figure exceeded 100 thousand stolen cars.
Video rating of the most stolen cars:
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Luxury cars are stolen to be sold as used cars. Such cars will be much cheaper than new ones sold from official dealers.
However, we advise you to double-check all information carefully so as not to fall for the tricks of scammers.
1st place - LEXUS
In the very first place is the LEXUS LX (more than 150 units), followed by the RX (approximately 110 units) .
2nd place - MERCEDES
It is considered one of the most stolen brands in Russia, especially MERCEDES E class . The total number of cases is 160 pieces.
3rd place - BMW
This includes the 5 Series (about 120 cases), X5 (about 115 units) and 3 Series (almost 100 cars).
4th place - INFINITY
Theft statistics also include the INFINITY , this includes the FX and QX70 80 were stolen .
5th place - LAND ROVER
This car has fallen in demand among car thieves, but there is still a place for it. Most of the cars stolen were RANGE ROVER and DISCOVERY, about 130 units together.
Other classifications for theft
Most car thefts occur at night in the courtyards of houses (67.9%). The probability of theft during the day is 19.1%. At this time, the most stolen cars in Moscow are taken away from the parking lots of large shopping centers or office premises. 6.6% of car thefts occur in the morning near country houses, while 6.4% of cars are stolen in the evening in the parking lots of bars and restaurants.
Cars are often stolen from courtyards and parking lots of large shopping centers or office premises.
Most thefts occur in the summer (40%). Winter is in second place (19.1%), followed by spring (16%) and autumn (13%). The bulk of cars are stolen in the Eastern and Southern administrative districts of Moscow. The Northern and Northeastern districts are considered the safest.
Rating of the most stolen cars in Moscow
In Moscow, the list of the most stolen cars is presented by the following brands listed below.
1st place - MAZDA
Mazda 3 car tops the theft statistics; a total of 157 in 2020.
2nd place - KIA
Namely the Kia Rio 118 were registered .
3rd place - HYUNDAI
This, of course, will include the most stolen car - the Hyundai Solaris. In total, in 2020, there are 110 cases of theft (specifically in the capital of Russia).
4th place - FORD
Ford Focus is the most subject to thefts, with 101 cases officially registered.
5th place - LAND ROVER
The most frequently stolen car is the Range Rover Evoque 88 cases of theft of this car were recorded in Moscow
Lada Samara 2
259 thefts. This hatchback is still available on the secondary market, which means Samara is stolen very often. The cost of the car is relatively small, but it is extremely easy to steal a car. For example, to open a foreign car, you need to have special devices (the higher the status of the car, the more complex the equipment will be required). To become an illegal owner of a Lada 2114, you do not need to have special means. Therefore, this model is stolen both by ordinary hooligans and by small groups of car thieves.
The main methods that hijackers use and how to protect against them
Why are some cars stolen so often? The answer is simple. This is due to the fact that they have weak protection , there is no standard alarm, so breaking the door is not accompanied by any sounds. More modern models, which are much higher in cost, have such an alarm system, so it will be difficult to hack them.
Cars without a standard alarm system can be hacked in less than 40 seconds.
How to break into and steal a car
- A car door is opened with a bundle (or a splinter).
- Next, the hood is opened and the standard immobilizer by replacing the car controller.
- The ignition key is also turned on using a roll and a lever placed on it.
This is how scammers steal cars.
Ways to protect your car from theft in 2020
- Label the windows (usually the vehicle identification number is used).
- Install a video baby monitor.
- Buy a loud siren that reacts to movement.
- Hide an old phone , which, if stolen, can be tracked using the “Find Device” function.
- When parking, turn the wheels towards the curb, this will make it more difficult for the car to be stolen using a tow truck.
- To distract attention, you can install a GPS tracker in a visible place, as well as a steering wheel lock, this often deters the thief.
- In the event of an accident, be sure to lock the door (hijackers can deliberately provoke an accident and take advantage of the driver’s state of shock).
In order not to join the list of the most stolen cars and not end up on it, you need to familiarize yourself with all the methods of protection against car thefts and be sure to use them.
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The steady increase in car production leads, in turn, to an increase in thefts. Auto experts say that the auto parts market is overflowing with spare parts from stolen cars. Over the past year, the police solved about 30% of crimes related to thefts. It follows that only every third car is returned to car owners. Let's look at the ranking of the 10 most stolen cars in Russia for 2020.
You can also track the preferences of criminals:
- VAZ of all stripes is in demand among car thieves. This is not surprising, because they are attracted by the availability and ease of theft. These cars are rarely equipped with a decent alarm system. Basically, they are stolen to replenish the used auto parts market.
- Second place goes to the TOYOTA brand, which has become so beloved among Russian car enthusiasts. The thefts are explained by the large scale of the models presented, and again, the purpose of the thefts is not new: illegal auto parts.
- Over the course of several years, sales of this brand to Russia have increased several times, and crime has increased accordingly.
- In fourth place we see KIA cars, which have flooded the Russian market and are so beloved by car thieves since 2015.
From all of the above, the conclusion suggests itself: this will continue. The leading places for thefts indicate that the intent of criminals is often always the same - quick money and easy profit. And the above-mentioned cars have attracted and will continue to attract with their mass availability and unreliable protection. The standard alarm system of these economy models includes central locking and an immobilizer. Such alarms are not reliable protection and can only act as a fight against hooligans. For a professional hacker, it will not be difficult to disable the primitive security system.
