AXA report shows significant increase in vehicle thefts in 2025, with a major impact in cantons near the border with France.
According to the insurance company AXA, a significant increase in vehicle thefts was recorded in 2025, with most cases reported in the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, reports albinfo.ch.
The total cost of damages related to these thefts is estimated at around 5 million Swiss francs, almost double compared to previous years.
According to the data, the main reason why Geneva and Vaud are most affected is related to their proximity to the French border, which facilitates the passage of stolen vehicles abroad.
“We are seeing an increase in organized criminal groups stealing vehicles and taking them out of the country,” said Samuel Gétaz, head of claims at AXA.
The Federal Office of Police Switzerland also emphasizes that French-speaking Switzerland is most affected by organized crime coming from France.
According to authorities, most of the perpetrators of these thefts come from the suburbs of French cities near the border, including Annemasse, Lyon, Grenoble, Montbéliard and Saint-Étienne./Albinfo.ch
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