Sharp decline in vehicle theft

[Djtay]

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/ar...omplacency-says-insurance-industry-2010-05-12

Motor vehicle crime had decreased by 50% since 2002 - this according to the South African Insurance Association (SAIA).

Motor vehicle crime involved vehicles being taken from their rightful owners by means of theft, hijacking and/or fraud.

SAIA on Tuesday handed over R1,7-million to the Business Against Crime (BAC) initiative to continue with its efforts to combat crime in South Africa.

SAIA had directed more than R10-million to BAC South Africa over an eight-year period.

SAIA chairperson Ronnie Napier said that while "incidences of vehicle theft had reduced greatly over the years, there was no room for complacency concerning crime".

The association's donation for the first time flowed from all of its members this year, and not only SAIA's motor insurance members.

 

[phoneJunky]

This is good news, maybe it has something to do with the tracking companies as well. Good to scare of the criminals.

 

[Fudzy]

That's good news!

 

[lucifir]

and surely we should have seen some decrease in the price of insurance because of this!!

 

[LancelotSA]

 

[the graduate]

This is good news, maybe it has something to do with the tracking companies as well. Good to scare of the criminals.

No, I disagree....I would put my money on car guards...seriously...

the local guys are just scary, but the illegal immigrant central african guys from the Congo or Zim are very friendly and grateful for anything you give them....

 

[Mila]

That's good news!

Maybe its because we can not afford new cars....

Only joking!!!!! it is good news. // flame suit.

 

[Bizkit87]

Awesome ...

 

[Fudzy]

and surely we should have seen some decrease in the price of insurance because of this!!

That wouldn't always work out, I'm pretty sure there are a lot more cars on the road, thus the risk of accident is a lot higher.

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

Maybe its because we can not afford new cars....

Only joking!!!!! it is good news. // flame suit.

True, because bicycle hijacking is on the increase. I'm more afraid of getting jacked on my mountain bike than in my wifes car these days.

 

[Mila]

True, because bicycle hijacking is on the increase. I'm more afraid of getting jacked on my mountain bike than in my wifes car these days.

VEry true

 

[Tpex]

Ja I'm to scared to ride a bicycle around Durban these days...

 

[JohnGalt]

Wow 50% ?

That even takes me by surprise. Although other than my friend who lives in Mthatha (stolen while she was asleep) I can't think of any other vehicle thefts happening for a long time. It's never really been a big crime here compared to anywhere else.

 

[lucifir]

That wouldn't always work out, I'm pretty sure there are a lot more cars on the road, thus the risk of accident is a lot higher.

maybe ... but still .. some decrease should be warranted ... but hey .. this is SA ... and they will just line their pockets and ask for an increase next year even though their costs have actually gone down

 

[LancelotSA]

13 responses and this thread is dying already.... a shame really.

Great to see that some have endeavoured to turn this positive into a negative though. Good on you guys!

 

[Lord Anubis]

Pity though that farm murders (for cellphones) has increased !

 

[genetic]

I had my car stolen september last year, and got it back in 1 piece! Cops were absolutely amazing in this case - with the detective phoning often giving me updates regularly. Good news to hear it's on the decrease though!

 

[Fudzy]

maybe ... but still .. some decrease should be warranted ... but hey .. this is SA ... and they will just line their pockets and ask for an increase next year even though their costs have actually gone down

How does South Africa compare to insurance and tax costs overseas?

 

[LazyLion]

50% is still too much.

Let me know when the ANC government and the cops are able to stamp out the other 50%. :erm:

 

[news24]

This is good news. I'm now thinking of getting a Citi