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The most common places for car theft!

Car theft

The Australian suburbs where your car is more likely to be stolen Source: SBS

Victoria's crime statistics showed last year that 20,000 cars were stolen in the state. Have a look at the most common places for car thefts!


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By Hana Yassin

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Source: SBS



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Victoria's crime statistics showed last year that 20,000 cars were stolen in the state. Have a look at the most common places for car thefts!


Most of these thefts occurred in the following places:

 

• Streets

• Driveways

• houses front yards

• Shopping centers parking

The least places where cars are stolen are on parking lots around sports fields and beaches

The Royal Automobile Club has called on people to be careful not to leave the car keys in sight and access thieves as well as to update their cars by means of safety and theft prevention


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