Auto theft

In 2024, the number of claims decreased by 36% compared to 2023, mainly due to the decrease in vehicle thefts. This number stands at 6,624 in 2024, the lowest level recorded since 2021.

  • The number and frequency of claims for whole vehicle thefts decreased in 2024 after increasing significantly from 2018 to 2022. The frequency of claims in 2024 is at a level comparable to that of 2014.
  • The average cost of claims for the entire theft of a vehicle was $25,792 in 2024, down 22% from 2023.

Claim for whole vehicles

The number of vehicles insured for theft increased by 13% for the period 2014-2024, from 4.2 million to 4.8 million vehicles.

 

Theft claims in a few key figures:

In 2024

The number of claims was 6,624

The average cost of claims was $25,792

The number of vehicles insured was 4.8 million

The claims frequency for entire-vehicle theft was 0.14%

Source: GROUPEMENT DES ASSUREURS AUTOMOBILES, Automobile Statistical Plan, General results, Passenger vehicles, 2024.