In these European countries, you’re most likely to have your car stolen

Written by Henrik Rothen

Feb.21 - 2025 1:13 PM CET

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There’s a significant difference among European countries when it comes to feeling safe about where you park your car.

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An analysis conducted by Zego LTD reveals which European countries are the safest—and which are the most dangerous—when it comes to car theft. A total of 30 countries are listed here, ranked from the safest to the riskiest places to park your car. You might be a bit surprised by which countries top the list.

Denmark

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Denmark is the safest country in Europe when it comes to car theft. With a population of 5,977,410, there are 2.4 car thefts per day, which equals 14.7 thefts per 100,000 people.

Estonia

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Estonia has a population of 1,360,550 and reports 0.57 car thefts per day, which equals 15.3 thefts per 100,000 people.

Romania

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Romania has a population of 19,015,100 and reports 11.55 car thefts per day, which equals 22.2 thefts per 100,000 people.

Slovakia

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Slovakia has a population of 5,506,760 and reports 3.47 car thefts per day, which equals 23.0 thefts per 100,000 people.

Liechtenstein

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Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries on the list, with a population of 39,870. It experiences 0.027 car thefts per day, which equals 25.1 thefts per 100,000 people.

Slovenia

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Slovenia has a population of 2,118,700 and reports 1.48 car thefts per day, which equals 25.4 thefts per 100,000 people.

Lithuania

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Lithuania has a population of 2,859,110 and reports 2.11 car thefts per day, which equals 26.9 thefts per 100,000 people.

Iceland

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Iceland has a population of 393,396 and reports 0.31 car thefts per day, which equals 28.5 thefts per 100,000 people.

Poland

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Poland has a population of 38,539,200 and reports 32.4 car thefts per day, which equals 30.7 thefts per 100,000 people.

Croatia

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Croatia has a population of 3,875,320 and reports 3.47 car thefts per day, which equals 32.7 thefts per 100,000 people.

Hungary

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Hungary has a population of 9,676,140 and reports 8.70 car thefts per day, which equals 32.8 thefts per 100,000 people.

Bulgaria

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Bulgaria has a population of 6,757,690 and reports 6.12 car thefts per day, which equals 33.0 thefts per 100,000 people.

Latvia

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Latvia has a population of 1,871,870 and reports 1.81 car thefts per day, which equals 35.3 thefts per 100,000 people.

Turkey

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With a population of 87,473,800, Turkey reports 107.87 car thefts per day, which equals 45.0 thefts per 100,000 people.

Malta

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Malta has a population of 539,607 and reports 0.75 car thefts per day, which equals 50.4 thefts per 100,000 people.

Austria

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Austria has a population of 9,120,810 and reports 14.03 car thefts per day, which equals 56.2 thefts per 100,000 people.

Germany

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Germany has a population of 84,552,200 and reports 137.53 car thefts per day, which equals 59.4 thefts per 100,000 people.

Spain

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Spain has a population of 47,910,500 and reports 80.67 car thefts per day, which equals 61.5 thefts per 100,000 people.

Ireland

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Ireland has a population of 5,255,020 and reports 9.77 car thefts per day, which equals 67.9 thefts per 100,000 people.

Cyprus

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Cyprus has a population of 1,358,280 and reports 2.66 car thefts per day, which equals 71.4 thefts per 100,000 people.

Czech Republic

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The Czech Republic has a population of 10,735,900 and reports 25.40 car thefts per day, which equals 86.3 thefts per 100,000 people.

Portugal

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Portugal has a population of 10,425,300 and reports 26.47 car thefts per day, which equals 92.7 thefts per 100,000 people.

Finland

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Finland has a population of 5,617,310 and reports 16.57 car thefts per day, which equals 107.7 thefts per 100,000 people.

Switzerland

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Switzerland has a population of 8,921,980 and reports 26.39 car thefts per day, which equals 108.0 thefts per 100,000 people.

Belgium

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Belgium has a population of 11,738,800 and reports 37.21 car thefts per day, which equals 115.7 thefts per 100,000 people.

United Kingdom

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The United Kingdom has a population of 69,138,200 and reports 268.00 car thefts per day, which equals 142.0 thefts per 100,000 people.

Netherlands

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The Netherlands has a population of 18,228,700 and reports 77.97 car thefts per day, which equals 156.1 thefts per 100,000 people.

Luxembourg

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Luxembourg has a population of 673,036 and reports 2.98 car thefts per day, which equals 161.8 thefts per 100,000 people.

Sweden

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Sweden has a population of 10,607,000 and reports 59.78 car thefts per day, which equals 205.7 thefts per 100,000 people.

Italy

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Italy has a population of 59,342,900 and reports 369.04 car thefts per day, which equals 227.0 thefts per 100,000 people.

France

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France has a population of 66,548,500 and reports 451.00 car thefts per day, making it the most dangerous country for car theft with 248.0 thefts per 100,000 people.