Rating of the most stolen cars in Moscow in 2021

To identify cars that are included in the list of the most stolen cars in Moscow, they turn to a variety of statistics. The traffic police annually prepares a summary that allows you to understand which cars are most often attacked. In addition, special divisions of insurance companies keep records of the most stolen cars in Moscow. Due to the growth of car theft in 2019-2020, we can safely conclude that this year will be no exception.

At what time and where are cars stolen in Moscow most often?

According to statistics, more than 20 vehicles of various models are credited, which are stolen every day, and it is very rare to find a stolen car. Criminal gangs will rejoice and make good profits from their criminal activities, as long as drivers need cars and spare parts for them.

Before turning to the rating of the most stolen cars, it will be useful to get acquainted with the statistical summary. The analysis of this summary includes the following points:

• 2/3 and more thefts take place in the sleeping areas of Moscow day and night. Parking near supermarkets, as well as shopping centers are the second most risky.
• Brand new cars are less endangered than cars that are 3 or more years old. Brand new cars 1-2 years old are subject to theft in 20% of situations.
• Few of the road users will be delighted to learn that only 50% of thefts are disclosed. This is a very small level in terms of crime detection rates. Even in spite of the hard work of the specialists, the result leaves much to be desired.
• Most car thefts take place at night. But, if we consider the data on statistics in the morning and afternoon, then there is almost no difference.

What schemes are used to steal cars

Attackers hunt vehicles of different models and brands, not only to steal the property that is inside. Criminals have other goals as well. Hijackers can resell cars, take the car apart, or expose the car to other hazards.

Motorists in the capital and other regions have a theft problem due to ordered thefts. Every car after theft must be legalized. This applies primarily to cars with a high price. They are looking for an analog car for legalization. Such a car is specially found in a country and city where the theft of this car was not committed. The next step is to prepare the necessary fake documents and deal with the VIN code that is on the body.

There are also cases when robbers steal a duplicate of a car, and the documents of this car are exchanged for a car to be written off. The body numbers are interrupted and the real documents for the stolen car are used. In this situation, it will be quite difficult to recognize the fact of theft. Cars that are stolen from other countries go through customs clearance, and falsely. Then the turn comes to the documents for registration.

The most frequently stolen cars in the capital are sent to order abroad. The most important thing here is to hand over the stolen car to special people. In addition, the pick-up location is indicated in advance. After that, they proceed to legalization, which is undertaken by the citizens of another country. Basically, it is impossible to reveal such a theft, because many years of experience and carefully worked out plans and schemes are triggered here. As a result, the owners of stolen cars have to say goodbye to their favorite purchase forever. The only consolation may be the case of insurance.

Domestic cars are most often at risk of theft. The aim of the attackers is to disassemble the car in parts and, accordingly, sell them. The price of domestic cars has gone up. And, as everyone knows, criminals keep up with the times. In this case, they monitor what is happening on the market. And if in a particular case it is profitable to steal a certain brand of car, the swindlers will not miss this opportunity.

The reason for the theft of cars in Moscow

The most popular are spare parts for rare car brands, as well as original spare parts. Many car owners will not be stingy with original auto parts. First of all, we are talking about models that have been discontinued.

In addition, stolen cars are handed over for scrap. This means that scammers have another source of income. Cars that are no longer usable or are simply abandoned by their owners are most at risk. Such cars are mostly located far from parking lots. Cars can be easily accepted at special points not only in order to obtain ferrous metal, but also non-ferrous metals. Cars are disassembled into small parts, so it's just not realistic to recognize them.

In order to obtain a ransom for the return of a stolen car to its owner, third parties may act unlawfully. The owners are aware that the ransom will cost 30-50% of the price of the car. Otherwise, the car will be scrapped. There are also cases when the car owners themselves stage theft, and this is done to obtain insurance. In this situation, spare parts are sold. To implement such a plan, outsiders are involved, but this does not prevent the owners from successfully implementing such a scheme.

All of the above features are the basis for compiling a list of the most stolen cars.

Top 10 most stolen car brands in Moscow and the region

1. Range Rover. In the ranking of the most stolen cars in Moscow in 2021, Range Rover takes the leading place. Attackers do not stop giving preference to this solid SUV. Basically, the hijacking is organized by the new owners.
   
2. Lexus LX and GX. Over the past ten years, this brand has not ceased to be among the most stolen. This fact is due to the fact that the car is a favorite among domestic car owners.
   
3. Toyota Camry. This model is most often preferred by businessmen and entrepreneurs. It is considered the most hijacked not only in Moscow, the region, but in other regions of Russia.
   
4. Land Cruiser 200 and Prado. The technical characteristics and quality of Japanese-made SUVs are always at a high level. The black market is full of buyers looking to buy these models, whether it's a brand new car or a used one.
   
5. BMW X5, X6. These cars are included in the list of the most stolen because of the demand for them from members of the criminal world. All cars of the presented list must be insured against theft or illegal actions by third parties. Otherwise, they can be easily stolen.
   
6. Ford Mondeo and Focus. These American cars, judging by the statistics, are clearly popular among swindlers. The cost of such machines is average. This is why there is a clear demand for them. These models can always be sold or taken apart.
   
7. Mazda CX-5. We cannot please the owners of this model with the low demand for a car among malefactors. The reason is the high quality of speed and options. It should be noted that other Japanese SUVs are more in demand on the black market.
   
8. Toyota Corolla. The car is quite reliable and practical, it is in great demand among motorists from the CIS countries. Although it is more attributed to cars with an average cost.
   
9. Kia Sorento, Rio, Optima. The features of this machine are high operating characteristics. The great popularity of Korean cars could not fail to draw the attention of the attackers to this car.In addition, this car belongs to the low price segment. We advise potential owners to take into account that this car is the leader in theft in Moscow.
   
10. WHA. It is difficult to exclude the Russian car industry from the list of the most stolen cars in the capital. After all, such cars can often be found on the roads. The cybercriminals are interested in the desire to sell spare parts, since there is a high demand for them. This car is considered the most unprotected from thieves. The most popular are models such as VAZ 2105-07, 2109, 21099.
    

You may not have found your car in the list of the most stolen vehicles. However, this does not mean that you need to forget about insurance and other measures, because no one has canceled safety in this matter. Before buying a car, it should be pierced through different databases. It is advisable to install alarms on cars, as well as to choose parking with security at night.

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