Sharp increase in thefts of spare parts – Göteborgs-Posten

The thefts of spare parts for cars continues to rise sharply. So far this year there have been more than 1500 pieces – a doubling compared to 2015 according to figures TT has noted.

The statistics come from Larmtjänst and based on three types of parts: a certain type of headlights, navigation devices and airbags / knobs. Common to these is that the portions are very attractive on the black market.

This year there have been 1516 thefts, compared with 759 pieces during the same period in 2015. Claims costs amounted to SEK 95.8 million, which is almost as much as during the whole 2015.

– There has been a marked increase and then you should also keep in mind that this is a low estimate. If someone has one of these selected components has certainly also brought something else the theft front on the hood or door mirrors, says Torbjörn Serrander, investigators at Larmtjänst.

That it is much simpler and therefore less safe than to take the whole car makes the number of thefts of parts increases.

– It need not be as advanced tools. Are you going to steal a vehicle requires the right knowledge and equipment. Here you just need to smash a box and unscrew the four screws, says Torbjörn Serrander.

Larmtjänst do the analysis that the thefts extensively done by organized gangs, many of them with links to the Baltic region. Torbjörn Serrander mean that it may be conceivable that the parts are then sold globally.

– There are such large quantities that it is difficult to see there is provision for all materials stolen. It could be that it is not only sold in Europe but also globally.

The Facts: theft and damage costs

Larmtjänsts stats based on three types of spare parts that insurance companies selected depending on the type of theft is most prevalent.

theft and damage costs for the past few years:

Year Number SEKm

2016 * 1 516 95 844 308

2 015 1 926 104 516 353

2014 1486 78257991

2013 1109 67033219

2012 1 285 64199570

2011 1039 50725497

• Valid for the period 1 January to 30 april, 2016.

Source: Larmtjänst