- 120% increase in attempted theft in Q2 2023 compared to Q1 2023.
- This joins a 140% increase in attempted theft in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 2022.
- Significant increase in bride and electric vehicle thefts: 153% compared to Q2 2022.
- 20% DECREASE IN ATTEMPTED THEFT OF SUVS AND SUVS COMPARED TO ALL OF 2022. ACCOUNT FOR ABOUT 42% OF ALL THEFTS.
- This decrease is due to an increase in theft of hybrid and electric vehicles, which already account for 23% of all theft attempts.
- Top 5 cities for car theft:
Be'er Shaveh climbed and compared the percentage of thefts to Tel Aviv. Both cities account for 6% of all thefts in Israel. Petah Tikva 5.5%, Hod Hasharon 5% and Jerusalem 5%. - Vehicles from 2021 account for 29% of all thefts, vehicles from 2020 account for 18% of vehicle thefts.
The operational lineup of Pointer of Powerfleet Group, the company that locates and recovers stolen vehicles, concludes the second quarter of 2023 with auto thefts.
140% increase in car theft attempts:
The second quarter of 2023 ends with a 140% increase in vehicle theft attempts compared to all of 2022 and a 120% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023. The volume of thefts continues the worrying upward trend of 2022 as thieves' gangs adapt to the new situation in which they learned the force formations, routine operations in the field, evasion methods and theft operations in broad daylight.
Easy crossing at checkpoints:
In addition, after they have managed to infiltrate Israel through breaches in the fence and smuggling illegal aliens through various means, the gangs of car thieves can expect easy passage through checkpoints with a short travel time from the place of theft to checkpoints at the seam line, which do not stop vehicles with yellow license plates especially during daylight hours.
Using a mobile disruptor:
IN 85% OF ALL CAR THEFTS, A CELLULAR DISRUPTOR IS USED TO MASK CELLULAR RECEPTION AND GPS TRANSMISSION. THIS INDICATES ORGANIZED AND SOPHISTICATED GANGS WITH EXPENSIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, WHICH ARE SUPPLIED TO THEM BY CRIME FAMILIES, WHO OWN THE CAR DISMANTLING LOTS AT THE TOP OF THE CHAIN AND ARE FINANCED BY THEM.
Popular Theft Methods:
Cellular disruption – 85% of theft attempts are carried out with a combination of a cellular disruptor alongside the following methods:
- Connecting to a car computer and duplicating a key: The leading method of theft is still duplication of a "cocoon" key during the theft process, while connecting to an OBD socket through which you connect to the vehicle's computer or using a smart electronic device. The thieves encode a new key and delete the existing keys.
- ABOUT 46% OF ALL THEFT ATTEMPTS RECORDED WERE BASED ON AN OBD SOCKET CONNECTION METHOD.
- Use of a wireless electronic component that replicates the frequency of the remote control – 5% of all thefts.
- Violent assault: Violent assault of the vehicle by replacing a computer accounted for 26% of all thefts.
- Theft of keys from the customer's home (double): When there is a direct connection between breaking into the customer's home and the vehicle in the adjacent parking lot. accounted for 13% of all thefts recorded this year.
- Authorised theft: Usually carried out by duplication of a key by an authorized user who has received keys and a valid code of the vehicle. This method of theft accounted for 9% of all thefts committed this year.
- Robberies and motor vehicle thefts: accounted for 1% of all thefts this year.
Theft by county nationwide:
In relation to the first quarter of the year, there was a "turnaround" in the areas of theft. The central region, which led in theft attempts, and the northern region are declining significantly in favor of the Sharon region, the lowlands, Jerusalem and the surrounding area.
Central Region : 23 % decrease in total thefts (compared to 35% in the first quarter of the year, 34% decrease)
The Sharon area with a significant increase to 22 % of all thefts (compared to 16% in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 37%)
Southern region with an increase to 18% (compared to 14% in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 28%)
The lowland region continued its growth trend to 22% of total thefts (compared to 18% in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 22%)
Jerusalem area and the surrounding area, a slight increase of 9% (compared to 8% in the first quarterof the year)
Northern region significantly decreased6 % (compared to 12% in the first quarter of the year. a decrease of 50%)
Notable times and patterns of theft:
In the second quarter, similar to the first quarter, thefts are carried out around the clock, this phenomenon continues to gain momentum and is a continuation of the trend in 2022 and the problem of governance.
Vehicles from 2021 account for 29% of all thefts, vehicles from 2020 account for 18% of vehicle thefts, in third place are vehicles from model year 2022 account for 11% of all thefts, in fourth place are vehicles from model year 2019 account for 9.5% of all thefts and in fifth place are vehicles from model year 2018 with 9% of all thefts
Vehicle Attempt and Theft Statistics by Vehicle Type Q2:
- Jeeps and SUVs account for 42%.
- Hybrid and electric private vehicles – account for 23%.
- Non-hybrid and electric private vehicles account for 8%
- Commercial vehicles account for 9% of all vehicle thefts
- Trucks account for 5% of all car thefts.
- Heavy equipment vehicles account for 1% of all vehicle thefts.
- Two-wheelers – account for 12% of all thefts.
Ilan Goldstein, CEO of Pointer, comments: "We are in a period that constitutes the peak of attempted car theft in Israel. A combination of a shortage of spare parts, breached border crossings, loss of deterrence, and the use of car theft by crime families as fuel for criminal activity and terrorism are some of the reasons for this. The pursuit of stolen vehicles, which begin in Israeli cities and some continue in PA territory, has become more complex and dangerous. We identify in the thieves a greater motivation and willingness to escalate the theft incident and sometimes "walking on the edge".I am afraid that the day is not far off when firearms will also be used in the theft incidents," Goldstein added
