Italy: Vehicle Thefts Surge 35.1% Over Four-Year Period

Sustained Surge in Vehicle Thefts

Italy has experienced a sustained and significant increase in officially recorded vehicle thefts, marking four consecutive years of rising crime figures. Between 2020 and 2024, the total number of recorded cases climbed from 101,042 to 136,544. This represents a cumulative increase of 35.1% over the four-year period, establishing the 2024 figure as the highest on record for the duration of this trend.

4 straight years of increase

The upward trajectory of vehicle theft in Italy began in 2020, a year in which 101,042 incidents were recorded. This figure initiated a consistent annual climb that has persisted through 2024. In 2021, the number of recorded thefts rose to 110,171. The momentum of the increase accelerated in 2022, reaching 125,764 cases. By 2023, the total had climbed further to 134,105 cases. The most recent data for 2024 confirms a total of 136,544 recorded vehicle thefts, completing a four-year cycle of uninterrupted growth.

About these figures

These statistics are derived from official Eurostat data regarding vehicle thefts in Italy. The figures represent officially recorded cases of vehicle theft reported to and processed by law enforcement authorities. The data reflects the total volume of incidents documented within the national jurisdiction across the specified timeframe.