Hijacking is on the increase, Tracker says

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Gauteng still has the highest vehicle crime but KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape are rising

Hijacking versus theft averages a 54/46% split in Tracker’s latest vehicle crime activities. Picture: DENIS DROPPA

“There is a noticeable increase in vehicles being targeted for their loads, particularly fast-moving consumable goods,” says Duma Ngcobo, COO at Tracker SA. Criminals also impersonate police officials to commit hijackings in so-called “blue light” robberies, and another method used is online selling platforms, where sellers hand over goods on receipt of a fake payment.

KwaZulu-Natal has moved from 16% to 19% in the past three years and the Western Cape from 6% to 9%. The Western Cape has the highest incidence of hijacking compared to theft with a 78%-22% split.

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