Car insurance in Gauteng
Car insurance in Gauteng: the South African Police Service counted 15 610 vehicle thefts and 9 837 carjackings in Gauteng in 2025/26, against 16 840 and 10 414 in 2024/25. These are police counts of reported crime, not a price. Only the licensed provider who calls you can quote.
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What the police counted in Gauteng
| Reported to the police | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Change between the two periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle theft | 16 840 | 15 610 | down 7% |
| Carjacking | 10 414 | 9 837 | down 6% |
What these figures mean for car insurance
The figures are the number of vehicle thefts and carjackings reported to the police in the province. They describe how often the crime was reported, not how likely it is for any one vehicle, street or driver.
Theft and carjacking are among the events car insurance is built around. Whether a claim for a stolen or hijacked vehicle is paid depends on the type of cover in the policy, its terms and its conditions, which the licensed provider who calls you can explain.
Cover for Gauteng
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Questions from Gauteng
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