Theft Color: White vehicles were the most stolen, making up 39.8% of thefts. Silver and black cars followed at 16.72% and 15.28%, respectively. Value: Expensive vehicles, particularly station wagons, were targeted most, with 67.8% of thefts involving high-value cars. A Mitsubishi lorry worth KSh 12.2 million was the most expensive vehicle stolen during the period.
Insurance Coverage: Vehicles insured for less than KSh 1 million accounted for 32.52% of thefts, while.
those insured for over KSh 3 million made up 27.3%. Age: Newer vehicles with registration numbers starting with “KD” were the most stolen, representing 50.15% of cases.
Annual Vehicle Theft Statistics Data from the National Police Service (NPS) and KNBS shows that between 1,000 and 1,600 vehicles are stolen annually in Kenya. In 2023, the number rose to 1,687, up from 1,459 in 2022. Despite this increase, a slight improvement in the recovery rate of stolen vehicles, which rose from 11.72% to 15.92% during the same period.
However, the organization has called for stricter security measures to address the growing problem. Most Stolen Vehicle Brands in Kenya The AKI findings ranked the following as the top stolen vehicle brands in Kenya: Toyota – 54.91% Isuzu – 12.88% Mazda – 7.06% Nissan – 5.83% Mitsubishi – 3.99% Subaru – 3.07% This data underscores the need for car owners to take extra precautions, especially if they own high-value or popular models like Toyota. Enhanced security measures and awareness can help reduce the risk of vehicle theft in the country.
