In São Paulo, a car model stands out as the most stolen in the state. What are the reasons behind this preference of criminals and what can you do to protect your vehicle? Know the details and increase your security.
Between January and October 2024, the São Paulo Metropolitan Area recorded 55,844 vehicle thefts and burglaries. See which car was the most stolen in the state of São Paulo last year.
The data, released by the vehicle telematics company Ituran in partnership with the São Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP-SP), reveals a significant decline of 17% compared to the same period in 2023.
Despite the reduction, popular models continue to be favored by criminals. The Hyundai HB20, Volkswagen Gol, and Chevrolet Corsa occupy the top of the list. The HB20 had 2,374 occurrences in the period, while the Gol registered 2,335 and the Corsa, 2,221.
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Complete Ranking: The Most Stolen
- 1st Hyundai HB20: 2,374 cases (-6%)
- 2nd Volkswagen Gol: 2,335 cases (-25%)
- 3rd Chevrolet Corsa: 2,221 cases (-11%)
- 4th Chevrolet Onix: 1,962 cases (-31%)
- 5th Fiat Uno: 1,852 cases (-36%)
- 6th Ford Ka: 1,665 cases (-28%)
- 7th Fiat Argo: 1,400 cases (-29%)
- 8th Volkswagen Fox: 1,125 cases (-29%)
- 9th Fiat Strada: 1,085 cases (+29%)
- 10th Fiat Mobi: 993 cases (+10%)
Fiat Strada and Mobi
Although the total number of thefts has decreased, two models stand out from the pattern. The Fiat Strada and the Fiat Mobi showed increases in occurrences, with variations of 29% and 10%, respectively. Fernando Correia, operations manager at Ituran, points out that the Strada is a preferred target in more peripheral areas, while the Mobi recorded significant growth in the ABC Paulista.
The Capital and Neighboring Cities
The capital city concentrates most occurrences, with 29,328 thefts in 2024 — a reduction of 14% compared to 2023. São Bernardo do Campo, Santo André, and Guarulhos also recorded sharp declines of 28%, 23%, and 10%, respectively.
However, the Fiat Mobi saw an alarming growth of 132% in thefts in the ABC Paulista, standing out as an outlier in the overall trend.
Most Targeted Vehicles: Age Matters
The Hyundai HB20, the top-ranked model, is the most stolen car when it is between two and five years old. According to Ituran, the age range of vehicles directly impacts theft rates, with a 21% decrease in models that are up to two years old.
Even with the overall reduction in figures, the data serves as a warning for drivers in the region. Greater attention is needed, especially for those with vehicles on the list.

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