Motor vehicle theft

Motor vehicle theft is a theft, in which a motor vehicle is stolen by canceling.

  • 2.1 Meistentwendete vehicle types in 2012

Criminal

In German criminal law of motor vehicle theft is not a separate offense of a crime, but generally falls under the theft pursuant to § § 242 et seqq.

Demarcation from other offenses

Characteristics of a theft is the taking away, that is, the fraction foreign custody. This is done either by mechanical (eg steering lock ) or electronic (eg immobilizer) overcoming the safety equipment of a motor vehicle by the offender.

Delimitation cases

In contrast, there is a carjacking extortion, as the giving away of the motor vehicle is enforced by violence or threat of appreciable harm.

Statistics

In Germany the motor vehicle thefts are reported separately in the police crime statistics, as well as info Frequently discussed in the press or by automobile clubs. In the year 2010 42.002 vehicles were stolen, which represents an increase of 4 % over the previous year. The clear-up rate was 12.5 %.

Meistentwendete vehicle types in 2012

  • X6 Xdrive 40D
  • M3 Coupe ( M390 )
  • Lexus RX350
  • X5/X6 3.0 SD ( X70 )
  • T4 Caravelle Multivan 2.5 TDI ( 7DZ )
  • X5/X6 3.0 D ( X70 )
  • Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 4 -4D
  • 335D ( 390L )
  • T5 Multivan 1.9 TDI California ( 7HM )
  • 730D ( 765)
  • 26.6
  • 19.7
  • 15.4
  • 12.3
  • 11.8
  • 11.1
  • 9.2
  • 7.9
  • 7.6
  • 7.2
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