Twitter data reveals Ottawa is one of the world’s car theft hotspots

New research has revealed the global capital cities where cars are most likely to get stolen based on how frequently the topic is discussed on social media. 

A new study by Scrap Car Comparison has revealed that Ottawa ranks in the top 10 in the world of capital cities where drivers are most likely to be hit by a car theft.

The research analyzed 257,268 tweets including terms such as “car was stolen” from cities and countries around the world to highlight where people are most frequently discussing the topic and using the social media platform to try and locate their stolen motor as a result of being victims themselves.

On a global scale, Cairo, Egypt ranks top of the capital cities, with 2,000 tweets about car theft coming from the city. Car thefts and gang-style operations profiting from the theft of vehicles in the city have been well documented in the press over recent years, which will no doubt contribute to the number of people discussing the topic online.

Athens (1,899 tweets) and Rome (1,800) follow in second and third place, with the two Mediterranean cities proving that it’s not all idyllic living in these longed for European destinations.

Ottawa ranked seventh on the list, with 1,519 tweets. 

Rank	City	Number of tweets related to car theft
1	Cairo, Egypt	2,000
2	Athens, Greece	1,899
3	Rome, Italy	1,800
4	Singapore	1,697
5	Amsterdam, Netherlands	1,599
6	New York City, USA	1,531
7	Ottawa, Canada	1,519
8	Canberra, Australia	1,511
9	Dublin, Ireland	1,510
10	London, England	1,486

“The unfortunate thing about owning something nice in today’s world is that there is likely someone out there who would want to steal it from you, and this couldn’t be truer when it comes to our cars,” Dan Gick, managing director of Scrap Car Comparison said. “Vehicle theft takes place every single day, so it's something all drivers need to be mindful of, and to take the right precautions wherever you leave your car.”

To view the full research and see where your nearest city ranks, visit: https://www.scrapcarcomparison.co.uk/blog/where-are-most-cars-stolen/