Crime data in 2025 shows a worrying new hijacking trend for company vehicles. According to Tracker’s up-to-date crime statistics, company vehicles are significantly more at risk of being hijacked than private ones.
This is because, unlike someone’s private vehicle, occupants are more likely to handover company vehicles without a fight. Likewise, businesses that run large fleets of vehicles will be slower to investigate and recover the car, than a private individual.
WARNING FOR COMPANY VEHICLES
Tracker’s insight into hijacking patterns across the country is drawn from its more than 1.1-million subscriptions between January and June 2025. Company vehicles (48%) are disproportionately more affected by crime versus 32% of privately owned vehicles.
Worrying is the fact that there are still more than 50 hijackings reported per day. A figure confirmed by SAPS data. While this in fact down on the same period last year, Tracker’s Chief Operating Officer, Duma Ngcobo, notes the importance of maintaining ‘high situational awareness’ at all times.
ALWAYS REMAIN VIGILANT
“Criminals adjust their focus as conditions change. Particularly when there is high demand for specific vehicle types or parts. We advise businesses operating a fleet of company vehicles to consider proactive security measures,” suggested Ngcobo.
Company vehicles can be fitted with AI-powered dashcams. These come with facial recognition and 360-degree monitoring. There are improved safe-zone management tools, too, like cargo door sensors and emergency alert, rapid response systems for drivers in trouble.
WHERE COMPANY VEHICLES AT RISK?
As far as vehicle hijacking and theft throughout the country, Gauteng remains the most dangerous province. It is home to 57% of all vehicle crime (private and fleet). Similarly, more vehicles are being hijacked during the week rather than over weekends. This shows how criminals are targeting company vehicles during office hours, rather than high-value owner cars.
In turn, Tracker advises drivers of company vehicles to employ the latest technology but to always stay vigilant. “Simple awareness remains the best defence. Individuals are often targeted when distracted or unaware of their surroundings. So, pay attention to any unusual behaviour near driveways, intersections or anywhere traffic is slow,” concludes Ngcobo.
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