As a result, Bartmann highlighted the most hijacked cars among these brands \u2013 based on the Fidelity SecureDrive base for 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Fidelity\u2019s latest data, the seven most high-risk models, in no specific order, are<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It has been reported that the Fortuner and Hilux vehicles are stolen mostly for their engines, while the Corolla Cross and RAV4 are primarily taken across the border into neighbouring countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is because these vehicles are well-equipped to handle African roads. Evidence of interest in cars that can manage the harsh road conditions in Africa by criminals was also mentioned by insurer Santam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its report noted a shift away from older, low-value vehicles with limited security requirements to more expensive double cabs and SUVs, including Toyota Landcruisers and Prados. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This aligned with the experiences of private security companies such as Fidelity ADT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Fidelity, around 30% of all stolen and hijacked vehicles in the last year were taken across the border from South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotspot areas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In South Africa, the number of car hijackings has been increasing every year, with some provinces experiencing a greater rise in hijackings than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The South African Police Service (SAPS) recently presented the latest quarterly crime statistics from October to December 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the report, 5,973 cars were hijacked during this three-month period, equivalent to approximately 66 cars being stolen daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This figure represents a 6.5% increase from the same period in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Carjackings are most common in South Africa’s most populated regions, such as Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, and the Western Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The top hijacking hotspots for the three most populated provinces are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gauteng:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kwa-Zulu Natal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Western Cape:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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