The flight of cars remains common currency, whatever the country considered. But in Belgiumthe phenomenon tends to grip. Indeed, while the COVID period saw an lull until 2022, the year 2023 saw 5,782 stolen cars, an increase of +7.5%. And this increase seems to be confirmed for 2024 Since the figures in the first quarter report 1,339 stolen vehicles, 73 more units than in 2023 over the same period.
What is challenging in these figures is that the situations are very different from one region to another. There Wallonia is indeed much more affected than the Flanders. It is from simple to double : 3.008 Flights to the south of the country, against only 1,579 to the north (figures 2023, the last complete). The Brussels Region has 1.195 flights. As already mentioned, it is the Volkswagen Golf, VW Polo and the Toyota Rav 4 which are the most sought after vehicles.
What sectors?
But why all these flights and this increase? In fact, according to federal police interviewed by the last hour, Belgium is a country of choice for thieves, because the park is very diverse And rather young cars. The Belgian “market” would be rich in some 23,000 brands and models. It appears that the Belgian continues to love the automobile and he makes him his second priority of investment after his home. Of course, the system of the company car also contributes to this phenomenon with often expensive or equipped cars.
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One wonders what the stolen cars become. In fact, “post -flight” uses are quite diverse. Large powerful cars can be used for go fast (drug transport). But in the vast majority, these vehicles are simply sold in other European markets or outside Europe. Thus, theAfrica, where the controls are less for registration, is privileged destination markets, even for older vehicles which have the advantage of being often more easily repairable, because they have less electronics. Cars are often shipped by The port of Antwerpa difficult place to control given the enormity of trade that transit in it. The other vehicles are rather sent to Eastern Europebut also to the Middle East where luxury cars find excellent outlets.
15,000 per year?
When we talk about statistics as above, we mainly talk about the flights of private cars. But there are obviously all other types of vehicles to consider: motorcycles, utilities, heavy goods vehicles, etc. In total, it is rather 15,000 vehicles which are stolen every year in Belgium. According to the Police, there are also the periods and flight places vary. For example, organized bands in the north of France can work for several weeks, then take a break in their operations. What is also surprising are the remuneration of thieves. Indeed, depending on the stolen vehicle, they can win From … 150 euros to 5,000 euros. Surprising!
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