According to a survey by the insurance company Acko, Delhi-NCR is responsible for almost 56% of all car thefts in India, making it the most dangerous region for vehicle owners. According to the Acko Vehicle Theft Report, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and Maruti Suzuki Swift are the most commonly stolen vehicles in India. When it comes to stolen bicycles, Hero Splendor is the most desired model. Here is a list of the Top 5 most frequently stolen automobiles and bikes in Delhi-NCR, which mirrors the national trend as well.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R/ Maruti Suzuki Swift
Hyundai Creta
Hyundai Santro
Honda City
Hyundai i10
Hero Splendor
Honda Activa
Bajaj Pulsar
Royal Enfield Classic 350
TVS Apache
The theft rate is higher in the northern regions of Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), including Rohini, Bhajanpura, Dayalpur, and Sultanpuri. Sector 12 in Noida, Uttam Nagar in the West, and South City I in Gurugram are also on the list. Every 12 minutes, one vehicle is stolen in the NCR, and vehicle theft accounts for almost to 20% of all reported crimes in the region.
The research also discusses the Indian cities with the highest incidence of theft. Delhi-NCR is followed by Bengaluru at 9 percent and Chennai at 5 percent in terms of vehicle theft instances across the nation. In the meantime, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Kolkata have emerged as the cities with the lowest vehicle theft rates in the nation.
In terms of automobile colour, white vehicles are more susceptible to theft. The rationale behind this is that white automobiles are very easy to blend into traffic. In addition, it is simpler to paint white automobiles a different colour.
Multiple factors contribute to Delhi-status NCR’s as the vehicle theft capital of India. Still, the shortage of parking space in buildings and colonies, resulting in automobiles being parked on the highways, is one of the most relevant issues.