Nearly 160 Vehicles Stolen In Australia Each Day: NMVTRC
New research with the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council has revealed that in the 2012/13 financial year, 158 motor vehicles were stolen around Australia every day. While the total figure of 57,649 represents a four percent i
New research with the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council has revealed that in the 2012/13 financial year, 158 motor vehicles were stolen around Australia every day.
While the total figure of 57,649 represents a four percent improvement over 2011/12, the smaller figures that make up the big picture are a mixed bag.
The figures show that short-term thefts are down six percent, while profit-motivated thefts are up by around one percent. The majority of vehicles stolen were older than 10 years.
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