10 Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles - 2006
The Honda Civic is ranked first among the ten most stolen vehicles in Quebec.
MONTREAL - Canada's car insurers announced today that, for the second year running, the Honda Civic 2000 holds the dubious distinction of topping this year's most frequently stolen vehicles list. This model also had the highest theft claim cost per vehicle.
The top ten stolen vehicles are:
1. 2000 Honda Civic SiR 2-door
2. 1999 Acura Integra 2-door
3. 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX/WRX STi 4-door AWD
4. 1998 Acura Integra 2-door
5. 1999 Volkswagen Cabriolet
6. 1995 Acura Integra 2-door
7. 1994 Honda Civic 2-door Hatchback
8. 1993 Honda Civic 2-door Hatchback
9. 1994 Acura Integra 2-door
10. 2001 Acura Integra 2-door
OVERVIEW
Striking Facts
Automobile theft is a widespread phenomenon in industrialized countries. According to Interpol, 3 million vehicles are stolen in the world every year. Worldwide, the profits from the sale of stolen vehicles are somewhere in the order of US$19 billion.
A complex problem
In Québec, in 2005, more than 38,500 vehicles were stolen, which is 1 vehicle every 14 minutes. In order to compensate the owners of stolen vehicles, insurers paid out more than approximately $300 million in 2005.
Vehicle theft occurs throughout Canada where more than 160,000 vehicles were stolen in 2005. Although the theft of motorized vehicles affects the entire country, the problem and its socioeconomic consequences vary from one province to the next. In Western Canada, namely Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, most thefts are opportunistic in nature. This type of theft is referred to as "joyriding." An opportunistic theft is committed for reasons other than economic ones, namely for pleasure, as a result of a dare or in order to obtain a vehicle needed to commit a crime. Most of these thefts are committed by young people.
For more information : http://www.gaa.qc.ca/en/car_theft/overview.asp
PREVENTION TIPS
Theft of automobiles and belongings
In order to keep your vehicle and the goods you have in it from being stolen, we suggest that you:
• Install an antitheft device that satisfies Canadian standards and is approved by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). It should be noted, however, that the effectiveness of such systems is often compromised by the installation of a remote starter after the purchase of the vehicle. And don't forget: never give your alarm system code to a stranger or tell them how your ignition lock works!
• Consider additional protective measures such engraving various parts and the front windshield, or adding an alarm and a tracking system.
• Equip your car with a locking device (such as an antitheft bar lock). Some bars lock the steering wheel; others lock the gear shift or the clutch pedal. And, since they're visible, they discourage potential thieves. You can also replace the bolts on your wheels with antitheft bolts.
• Never leave an unattended vehicle running.
• Close the windows and the sun roof, and lock the doors and the trunk, even for just a few seconds and even if your vehicle is parked in front of your house.
• Away from home, choose safe, well-lit parking spots. To reduce the risk of theft, block the wheels by turning them to the side and applying the hand brake. Give only the key to the vehicle to the parking lot attendant, and keep your key chain with you.
• Never leave your registration, insurance certificate or driver's licence in the vehicle. If the thief is stopped before the theft is reported, he will tell the police officer that you loaned your car to him. Result: he will not be arrested and will drive off with your car!
• Thieves are attracted by the goods that are in clear view and easy to sell, such as cameras, computers, etc. Do not carry valuable objects in your vehicle. If you have to, hide them before leaving home-and not when you leave the vehicle. Thieves may be watching you from a distance.
• Never attach a label with your name and address to your key chain.
• Never hide the spare key inside or outside a vehicle: all thieves know about the "magnetic box"!
• Certain vehicles are equipped with devices that prevent access to the trunk or the glove compartment. These security measures are very useful if you have to leave your car in a parking lot with an attendant or at a garage. Consult your owner's manual for more information.
• When away from home, choose parking spots that are secure and well-lit.
• To reduce the risk of theft, block the wheels by turning them to the side and applying the hand brake.
• Give only the car key to the parking lot attendant.
• Keep your key chain with you.
For more information :http://www.infoinsurance.ca/en/preventing/automobile/theft.aspx
KERNEL DENSITY DISTRIBUTION OF CAR THEFT OFFENCES, MONTREAL 2004
Based on 13,167 car theft offences.
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Incident-based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, geocoded database, 2004.
For more information: http://www.statcan.ca/francais/research/85-561-MIF/2006007/appendix/maps/map24_f.htm
AUTO THEFT: INTRODUCTION
Insurance Bureau of Canada has been helping Canadians fight auto theft for more than 80 years. Regrettably, some people still have a very misguided notion as to what auto theft is and isn’t. Let’s set the record straight.
Auto theft is not:
• just an insurance or a policingproblem
• just a victimless crime
• just a property crime
Autho theft is:
• a global problem
• profitable for criminals
• expensive for law-abiding citizens
• dangerous and a threat to our safety
Auto theft defies all boundaries – jurisdictional, political, geographical and administrative. And it is a big and lucrative business; on average, a car is stolen every three minutes in Canada – that’s close to 500 per day.
Available videos:
Meet the Thief
Where are all the stolen vehicules going?
For more information: http://www.ibc.ca/fr/Insurance_Crime/Auto_Theft/index.asp
LINKS
http://www.ibc.ca/fr/Insurance_Crime/Top_Ten_Stolen_Cars/2007.asp
http://www.ibc.ca/fr/Insurance_Crime/Top_Ten_Stolen_Cars/2006.asp
http://www.ibc.ca/fr/Insurance_Crime/Top_Ten_Stolen_Cars/2005.asp
http://www.ibc.ca/fr/Insurance_Crime/Prevention_Investigation/Everyone_Can_Help.asp
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