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Alarming increase: car thefts in MV increase by 24 percent!
Car thefts in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania increased by 24% in 2024. Anti-theft tips and frequency rankings.
Alarming increase: car thefts in MV increase by 24 percent!
Car thefts are still a hot topic in Germany. In 2024 alone, 225 cars with comprehensive insurance were stolen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which corresponds to an incredible increase of around 24 percent compared to the previous year. These figures could make many car owners sit up and take notice, as the economic damage in this state reached around 3.9 million euros. That's what he reports Northern Courier.
But what is the theft rate in the entire Federal Republic? A mixed picture emerges here. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has a relatively low rate of around 3 thefts per 10,000 cars with comprehensive insurance. In comparison, Brandenburg remains the country with the highest risk of theft: 9 cars per 10,000 cars with comprehensive insurance. Over 1,138 thefts were registered there in 2024, which further worries car owners in the region.
Popular models among car thieves
What do thieves actually like to steal most? High-quality SUVs and upper mid-range models are still very popular. Toyota models such as the Land Cruiser and the Lexus models NX and UX are particularly common. These vehicles not only cause high amounts of damage - around 20,700 euros on average per theft - but also a high total amount of damage: 293 million euros in 2023, as the case may be ADAC has determined.
The list of the most frequently stolen vehicles is also revealing:
- Toyota Lexus NX (1. Generation) – 130 Diebstähle, 26.730 Euro Schaden
- Toyota Land Cruiser (4. Generation) – 104 Diebstähle, 41.268 Euro Schaden
- Toyota Lexus UX (1. Generation) – 99 Diebstähle, 17.504 Euro Schaden
- Chrysler Grand Cherokee (4. Generation) – 87 Diebstähle, 29.411 Euro Schaden
- Kia Stinger (1. Generation) – 81 Diebstähle, 29.217 Euro Schaden
- Toyota RAV4 (5. Generation) – 77 Diebstähle, 24.931 Euro Schaden
- Hyundai Santa Fe (4. Generation) – 59 Diebstähle, 29.350 Euro Schaden
- Audi Q7 (2. Generation) – 53 Diebstähle, 39.657 Euro Schaden
- Fiat Alfa Stelvio (1. Generation) – 52 Diebstähle, 26.325 Euro Schaden
- Kia Niro (2. Generation) – 48 Diebstähle, 27.704 Euro Schaden
Safety tips for car owners
To protect yourself from theft, there are some useful tips that car and vehicle owners should keep in mind. It starts simply: remove the key from the ignition, close the windows and doors. Attention should also be paid to acoustic or visual signals when locking with the radio remote control. In addition, radio-tight cases for keyless systems are strongly recommended to make theft more difficult.
What is particularly worrying is that Berlin has the highest risk of theft in Germany - more than one in four thefts is recorded there. An increase of 11 percent in Baden-Württemberg to 635 cars also shows that car owners must remain vigilant. The police provide appropriate information about protection that you should not miss. Loud GDV The no-claims bonus remains unaffected by theft, which should be reassuring for many car owners.