A report reveals that Toyota vehicles are the most frequently stolen in Kenya, comprising 54.91% of thefts in 2024. A total of 327 vehicles were stolen, marking a 28% decrease from the previous year. Notably, vehicle recovery remains low at 15.92%, and specific patterns in vehicle types and colors have emerged.
In Kenya, a report by the Association of Kenyan Insurers (AKI) indicates that Toyota vehicles are the most frequently stolen models, accounting for 54.91% of thefts in 2024. The data was collected from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The report highlights that Toyota leads the statistics, with Isuzu (12.88%), Mazda (7.06%), Nissan (5.83%), and Mitsubishi (3.99%) also being common targets.
A total of 327 vehicles were reported stolen in 2024, reflecting a 28% decrease from 419 thefts reported in 2023. The report attributes this decline to better security measures and increased vigilance from both vehicle owners and law enforcement authorities. Nevertheless, recovery rates remain low, with only 15.92% of stolen vehicles retrieved.
The analysis shows that vehicles registered with KDs are most stolen (50.15%), followed by KCs (35.17%), KBs (10.40%), and KAs (1.83%). Regarding body types, station wagons lead in thefts, comprising 67.80% of all incidents. Lorries (11.46%), saloons (6.81%), and pick-ups (3.72%) follow as targeted vehicle types.
Color analysis reveals that white vehicles are the most stolen (39.80%), followed by silver (16.72%) and black (15.38%). The report indicates that the majority of stolen vehicles had an insured value of less than Sh1 million (32.52%), with 26.07% valued between Sh1 million and Sh2 million, while 27.3% exceeded Sh3 million. The single most valuable stolen vehicle was a Mitsubishi Lorry worth Sh12.2 million.
Additionally, the theft of vehicle parts constituted the highest percentage at 54.28%, while vehicles stolen while parked made up 31.91%, and hijackings accounted for 7.24%.
The report by AKI underscores Toyota’s dominance in vehicle theft in Kenya, accounting for over half of reported incidents. Despite a notable decrease in stolen vehicles compared to the previous year, the low recovery rate highlights the ongoing challenges in securing these valuable assets. The vehicle registration number patterns, body types, and color preferences provide insights that can aid vehicle owners in enhancing security measures.
Original Source: www.the-star.co.ke
