More cars and other vehicles were stolen in the Netherlands in the first half of 2025, with 3,645 passenger vehicles reported missing – an increase of more than 20% on last year, according to car insurance monitor Stichting VbV.
The financial damage from these thefts reached around €64 million, up €23 million from 2024. Criminals also stole 10% more vans.
Although moped thefts dropped by around 5%, thieves still stole 4,813 two-wheelers—making them the most targeted category overall.
The most popular car among thieves was the Toyota RAV4s – 232 were stolen in the first six months of the year, which is 30% up on 2024. The Kia Sportage saw an even steeper increase, with thefts jumping from 19 to 82.
Police recovered more than 7,000 stolen vehicles so far this year, with 90% found within the Netherlands. Officers also found over 100 vehicles in Germany and Belgium.
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