Austria Records 28.4% Surge in Vehicle Thefts Over Three-Year Period

Official crime statistics for Austria reveal a sustained and significant escalation in vehicle thefts, marking three consecutive years of growth. Between 2021 and 2024, the number of recorded cases rose from 2,795 to 3,589, representing a cumulative increase of 28.4%. This upward trajectory reflects a consistent expansion in the volume of vehicle-related property crime across the country over the observed period.

3 straight years of increase

The data indicates a continuous climb in annual vehicle theft figures starting from the 2021 baseline. In 2021, authorities recorded 2,795 incidents. By 2022, this figure rose to 3,124, an increase of 329 cases. The momentum continued into 2023, which saw the total reach 3,401 cases. The most recent data for 2024 shows the trend persisting, with the annual count climbing to 3,589. Each year in this sequence has recorded a higher volume of thefts than the preceding year, establishing a clear and unbroken pattern of growth over the 36-month timeframe.

About these figures

These statistics are derived from official data provided by Eurostat. The figures represent the total number of officially recorded cases of vehicle theft within Austria. These counts reflect reports processed by law enforcement agencies and represent the documented volume of this specific offence category. The data is presented as reported by the official source, capturing the scope of vehicle theft as it has been tracked and recorded by the state.