1 July 2021 | See disclaimer
How at-risk is your car of being stolen? We’ve compiled the most recent data on car thefts in Australia, and run our own research to find out just how car theft is affecting Australians.
Quick stats
- A passenger/light commercial vehicle is stolen approximately every 13 minutes in Australia[1]
- 39,400 passenger/light commercial vehicles were stolen in 2020
- Half of all car thefts occur with the car at home[1] (either in a driveway, car port or garage)
- Over 50% of Australians keep their car keys within plain sight, making car thefts simpler for criminals.
Car theft might not be the most common threat we think of to our cars – not compared to everyday collisions and storm damage. But the rates and risks of car theft are higher than you might think.
To find out just how Australians are impacted by car theft, we’ve sourced the most up-to-date information on theft rates across Australia, and conducted our own research to bring you:
- Australian car theft statistics
- Causes of car theft
- Car theft survey results
- Where do you put your car key when you get home?
- Which methods do you think car thieves are most likely to use to steal a car?
- Do you keep your car locked when it is parked at home?
- Do you think the authorities do enough to combat car theft?
- Are you more concerned about car theft in your suburb compared to 12 months ago?
- Ways to decrease your risks of car theft.