Motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, protagonists of the thefts in 2021. According to data published by the Viasat observatory, in just one year, 26,707 were stolen throughout Italy.
A quick calculation allows us to conclude that they were stolen as well 2000 scooters in just one monthor 74 per day, 3 per hour.
Compared to 2020 this is 6% more. 36% of these are found, but it is just under 10,000.
Scooter theft, which is the most affected region
Also according to the data collected, the region most affected by these episodes is the Campania. Here there were 6,713 thefts in just one year. Immediately after in the standings there are Lazio and Sicily. The first with 4868 thefts, the second with 3833. Lombardy closes the ranking with 3355 thefts.
In Liguria, thefts occur but owners of scooters and two-wheeled vehicles can be considered lucky, because 68% of the vehicles are found. Following are Trentino-Alto Adige, with about 67% of the findings, Emilia Romagna, Veneto, Umbria, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Tuscany.
To commit these crimes they are often small, well-organized bands, who know how to move. They are particularly interested easy-to-steal scooters and mopedsfor which just a few seconds are enough.
The reason why they choose scooters is that usually these mezzi are not adequately protected and it takes very little to get hold of it. Everyone is wondering how to defend themselves. Just put in place small tricks.
What to do to exclude the risk of theft of the vehicle and which scooters are targeted
The first tip is park in visible areasrather than hidden. Then use a siren in such a way as to understand even from a distance that something is happening. It is good rely on satellite telematicswhich acts as a satellite locator and which in case of theft, lets you find the medium and proceed with the recovery.
Obviouslyyou the satellite is not only for this, because it is a powerful safety tool, which provides the motorcyclist with a 24-hour assistance and protection service. The Viasat Operations Center, which is activated for assistance, has immediately available all the data of the vehicle and the driver as well as the position. For this reason it guarantees timely interventions.
Among the most stolen scooters we find the Honda SH, subject to 5,196 thefts or 20% of the total. Then there is the Piaggio Liberty con 1,393 thefts, the wasp with 1067 thefts, the Aprilia Scarabeo with 1,236 thefts and finally the Piaggio Beverly with 989 strong.
Followed by Yamaha Tmax, Kymco Agility and Kymco People, some of these brands are well known, others less so.
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