Car Theft in Georgia - 2024

3-5 cars stolen daily in Tbilisi. Official statistics from Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs. Per year - 1,000+ cars!

Car theft in Georgia remains serious issue, especially in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi. How to protect your vehicle? пїЅ

2024 Statistics

• Tbilisi: 3-5 cars daily (60% all cases)
• Batumi: 1-2 cars daily (20%)
• Kutaisi: 1 car daily (10%)
• Other regions: 1-2 cars daily (10%)

High-risk zones in Tbilisi: Didube, Varketili, Gldani, Sanzona, Avlabari.

Most Stolen Cars

• Toyota Prius - 25% of all thefts
• Mercedes-Benz (E, S Class) - 18%
• BMW (5, 7 Series) - 15%
• Land Cruiser - 12%
• Lexus - 10%

Why Prius? Cheap parts, hybrid engine, high demand in taxi market.

пїЅ How to Protect Your Car?

01. GPS Tracker - #1 Protection

GPS tracker allows you to know your car's location in real-time. In case of theft, police recovers it in 2-3 hours!

Real example: February 2024 - Mercedes E-Class found in 4 hours thanks to GPS tracker. Car recovered in Rustavi.

02. Park in Secured Area

• Parking with CCTV cameras
• Closed courtyard
• Well-lit area

03. Never Leave Spare Key in Car

40% of thefts happen when thieves find spare key inside!

04. Full Insurance

KASKO insurance covers theft. But attention - with GPS tracker installed, insurance is 15-20% cheaper!

What to Do If Car is Stolen?

1. Immediately call 112
2. Check GPS tracker (if have) - send coordinates to police
3. Notify insurance company
4. Share info on social media

пїЅ GPS Tracker - Statistics

• 85% stolen cars with GPS found within first 24 hours
• 95% thieves give up when see GPS sticker
• 100% - DRIVEBOX trackers work in 150+ countries