日媒：日本今年上半年汽车与入室盗窃案频发，犯罪率显著增长

Core Insights - Japan has experienced a significant increase in car thefts and burglaries in the first half of the year, driven by export market influences and a public sense of complacency [1][3] Group 1: Car Theft Statistics - From January to June, car thefts in Japan reached 3,821 cases, marking a 29.2% increase compared to the same period last year [3] - Aichi Prefecture, home to Toyota, reported the highest number of thefts at 639 cases; Saitama Prefecture had 479 cases (up 14.6%); and Kanagawa Prefecture saw 396 cases (up 66.4%) [3] - Shizuoka Prefecture, the birthplace of Honda, experienced a dramatic increase with 165 thefts, a 6.6-fold rise; Nagano Prefecture reported 63 cases, a 2.9-fold increase [3] Group 2: Burglary Statistics - Burglary cases reached 8,898 in the first half of the year, the highest for the same period in nearly five years [3] - Saitama Prefecture led with 959 cases, followed by Chiba with 683, Ibaraki with 672, and Aichi with 665 [3] Group 3: Contributing Factors and Security Measures - Rising domestic and international car prices are cited as a contributing factor to the increase in car thefts [3] - Over 60% of stolen vehicles in the first quarter lacked multiple security measures [3] - Many burglary incidents involved unlocked doors or broken windows, indicating a need for basic preventive measures like locking doors [5] Group 4: Overall Crime Trends - Japan's overall crime rate has been on the rise, with reported criminal offenses increasing from 568,000 in 2021 to 738,000 in 2024 [5] - Serious crimes such as human trafficking, arson, murder, robbery, rape, and sexual assault rose from 8,821 to 14,614, a growth of approximately 65.7% [5]