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The increase in robberies and thefts in São Paulo rose 28%, and it seems that thieves have preferred car models to steal. Therefore, you should take extra care of your vehicle now, if it is on the list.
The city of São Paulo and its metropolitan region have been the scene of an alarming increase in vehicle robberies and thefts. A recent survey carried out by the vehicle tracking company Ituran, based on data from Public Security Secretariat of the Government of São Paulo, revealed which cars are most targeted by criminals in the capital of São Paulo and its surroundings.
Models such as the Renault Sandero and Fiat Argo join the list of the most targeted
Volkswagen Gol tops the list of most stolen cars
According to the study, the Volkswagen Gol stands out as the most stolen vehicle in the region.
With a 20% increase in occurrences compared to the previous year, jumping from 2.111 notifications to 2.541.
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The Chevrolet Onix appears close behind, maintaining a similar average of 2.389 occurrences.
While the Fiat Uno registered an increase of 23%, going from 1.891 to 2.331.
The Chevrolet Corsa grew by 37%, going from 1.534 to 2.098.
Cars that are more than 5 years old are the main targets of criminals
Among the surprises in the survey, the Renault Sandero stands out, which rose from 15th place in 2022 to the top 10 of the most stolen and stolen cars in 2023.
The Fiat Argo also caught attention, with an impressive 91% jump in occurrences, from 819 to 1.562 units.
The study reveals that the vehicles with more than 5 years of use are the most targeted by criminals, with more than 30 thousand records of robberies and thefts.
Theft is the predominant modality, representing 86% of incidents.
What are the neighborhoods and cities with high rates of robberies?
In São Paulo, the neighborhoods most preferred by criminals to commit these crimes are Tatuapé, Ipiranga, Vila Matilde, Itaquera and Vila Prudente.
In the metropolitan region, cities such as Santo André, Guarulhos and Osasco also have high rates of vehicle theft.
Given these worrying numbers, it is essential that vehicle owners adopt additional security measures, such as the use of trackers and alarms, to protect their cars.
Additionally, it is important to be aware of the locations most susceptible to robbery and theft in order to take additional precautions when parking your vehicles in these high-risk areas.
Check out the list of the 10 most stolen car models in São Paulo
- 1st Volkswagen Gol (2.541);
- 2nd Chevrolet Onix (2.389);
- 3rd Fiat Uno (2.331);
- 4th Chevrolet Corsa (2.098);
- 5th Hyundai HB20 (2.056);
- 6th Ford Ka (1.982);
- 7th Fiat Palio (1.754);
- 8th Fiat Argo (1.562);
- 9th Volkswagen Fox (1.380);
- 10th Renault Sandero (1.010).
If any of the cars mentioned above are the same model as yours, you need to start taking even more care.
