More cars stolen in Melbourne than in all other capital cities combined
Victoria has become the car-theft capital of Australia, with Melbourne accounting for more insurance claims for stolen vehicles than all other capital cities combined. Last year, insurance payouts for stolen cars in Victoria reached $243 million, reflecting a significant increase in theft claims. The rise in car thefts has led to higher insurance premiums nationwide, affecting all customers in Australia.
- ▪Victoria recorded a 25 percent increase in motor-theft insurance claims year-on-year.
- ▪A car is stolen or broken into every 42 minutes in Victoria.
- ▪In Melbourne alone, there were 10,400 claims for stolen cars last year.
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