[WATCH] Tracker map shows vehicle crime hotspots

[WATCH] Tracker map shows vehicle crime hotspots

The latest vehicle crime statistics by vehicle tracking company, Tracker, has shown that Arcadia in Pretoria is one of the most affected suburbs when it comes to car high jackings and theft.

Big jump in hijackings in South Africa.
Big jump in hijackings in South Africa Image/iStock

The stats are based on 1.1 million vehicle trackers installed by the company across the country.

Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Western Cape show the most incidents in the country.

Tracker revealed the most hijackings take place on a Friday between 11:00 and 13:00, followed by 20:00 to 23:00.

While vehicle theft occurs mainly on a Saturday between 12:00 and 14:00.

The Tracker information shows other suburbs in Gauteng most affected by hijackings include Kensington and Eldorado Park, while the Pretoria CBD, Arcadia and Sunnyside have the most activations for theft.

In Kwa-Zulu Natal, hijackings occur in Sydenham, Imbali and Avoca Hills, while theft is mostly reported in Glenwood, Morningside and Musgrave.

View the graphic below:

Tracker

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