B'luru accounts for 44% of K'taka vehicles theft

The number of vehicle registrations in Bengaluru continues to rise each day, and so are the cases of vehicle thefts.

- RAKSHITH GOWDA @Bengaluru

The number of vehicle registrations in Bengaluru continues to rise each day, and so are the cases of vehicle thefts. In the last three months, the city accounted for nearly 44% of all vehicle thefts reported in Karnataka. On average, around 350 bikes are stolen here every month, with two-wheelers being the most common target.

Despite the network of CCTV cameras across Bengaluru, the success rate in solving these cases remains low. A senior police officer said that "black spots" are hotspots for theft.

Data from the State Crime Records Bureau shows that 2,473 vehicle theft cases were registered in the months of January, February and March, across the state. Of these, Bengaluru alone reported 1,106 cases. In 2024, the state recorded 11,610 vehicle theft cases, while Bengaluru saw 5,241 cases.