Overall Vehicle Theft Trends in India

Vehicle thefts have seen a sharp rise in recent years. According to insurance data (primarily from Acko Digital Insurance's "Theft & the City" reports):

• Vehicle thefts increased 2.5 times in 2023 compared to 2022.
• Two-wheelers (bikes and scooters) are stolen 9.25 times more frequently than cars. This makes two-wheelers the dominant category in vehicle theft cases.
• Delhi (including NCR areas like Gurugram) consistently tops the charts as the city with the highest number of vehicle thefts — with reports of over 100–140 vehicles stolen daily in recent years. Recovery rates are generally low (often below 25–30%).

Official NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) data for 2023 shows an overall increase in "theft" cases (689,580), though it groups various property crimes together. Motor Vehicle Act violations also nearly doubled, indicating growing enforcement and reporting around traffic/vehicle-related issues.

Why Honda Splendor and Honda Activa Are the "First Targets"

Your banner heading is spot-on — these two are repeatedly ranked as the most targeted two-wheelers in India:

• Hero Splendor (including variants like Splendor Plus) → #1 most stolen bike across multiple reports and cities.
• Honda Activa → #2 most stolen two-wheeler (scooter) in the country.

They are followed by models like Honda Dio, Hero Passion, TVS Pulsar, and Royal Enfield Classic 350.

Reasons Why These Vehicles Are Prime Targets:

1. High Popularity & Volume — Both are among India's best-selling two-wheelers. More units on the road = more opportunities for thieves.
2. Strong Resale Market — These vehicles have excellent demand in the used market. Stolen bikes/scooters can be quickly stripped for parts or resold with altered documents.
3. Lucrative Spare Parts Business — There is a huge, profitable market for genuine and duplicate parts of Splendor and Activa.
4. Ease of Theft — Many older or common variants lack advanced security features (like GPS trackers or advanced immobilizers) compared to premium bikes/cars.
5. Urban Parking Habits — They are commonly parked on streets, near markets, or in residential areas with limited surveillance.

In Gurugram alone, Hero models (mainly Splendor variants) account for over 60% of all stolen two-wheelers in some police reports.

Most Stolen Vehicles – Quick Summary (Based on 2023–2025 Insurance Reports)

Top Stolen Two-Wheelers:

1. Hero Splendor (including Plus and other variants)
2. Honda Activa
3. Honda Dio / Hero Passion / TVS Pulsar
4. Royal Enfield Classic 350

Top Stolen Cars:

• Maruti Suzuki models dominate (~47% of all car thefts)
• #1: Maruti WagonR
• Followed by: Maruti Swift, Hyundai Creta, Swift Dzire, etc.

Key Takeaways for Vehicle Owners

• Two-wheelers like the Splendor and Activa face significantly higher theft risk than most cars.
• Theft is driven more by resale value and parts demand than by luxury status (though SUVs are increasingly targeted too).
• Prevention tips: Use disc locks + chain locks, install GPS trackers, park in well-lit/secure areas, and enable biometric/immobilizer features where available.

These statistics come mainly from insurance claims data (Acko reports), which reflect insured vehicles and may under-report uninsured thefts. Official police/NCRB numbers focus more on registered cases and show a broader rise in theft-related crimes.