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MOTOR CAR THEFT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Offences and crimes
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- auto theft rate
1, record 1, English, auto%20theft%20rate
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- car theft rate 2, record 1, English, car%20theft%20rate
correct, noun
- automobile theft rate 3, record 1, English, automobile%20theft%20rate
correct, noun
- motor car theft rate 4, record 1, English, motor%20car%20theft%20%20rate
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The auto theft rate refers to the measure or percentage indicating how frequently cars are stolen within a specific region or time period, often used to track increases or decreases in auto theft trends. 5, record 1, English, - auto%20theft%20rate
Record 1, Key term(s)
- rate of auto theft
- rate of car theft
- rate of automobile theft
- rate of motor car theft
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Infractions et crimes
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- taux de vol de voitures
1, record 1, French, taux%20de%20vol%20de%20voitures
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- taux de vol d'automobiles 2, record 1, French, taux%20de%20vol%20d%27automobiles
correct, masculine noun
- taux de vol d'autos 3, record 1, French, taux%20de%20vol%20d%27autos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le taux de vol de voitures désigne la mesure ou le pourcentage indiquant la fréquence à laquelle des automobiles sont volés dans une région ou une période donnée, souvent utilisé pour suivre les augmentations ou les diminutions des tendances en matière de vol de voitures. 4, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20vol%20de%20voitures
Record 1, Key term(s)
- taux de vol de voiture
- taux de vol d'automobile
- taux de vol d'auto
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- auto theft crisis
1, record 2, English, auto%20theft%20crisis
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- car theft crisis 2, record 2, English, car%20theft%20crisis
correct, noun
- automobile theft crisis 3, record 2, English, automobile%20theft%20crisis
correct, noun
- motor car theft crisis 3, record 2, English, motor%20car%20theft%20%20crisis
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An auto theft crisis refers to a widespread and escalating problem of car theft, marked by significant increases in stolen cars, substantial economic losses, and associated impacts on public safety and organized crime. 3, record 2, English, - auto%20theft%20crisis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- crise concernant les vols d'automobiles
1, record 2, French, crise%20concernant%20les%20vols%20d%27automobiles
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- crise du vol d'automobiles 2, record 2, French, crise%20du%20vol%20d%27automobiles
correct, feminine noun
- crise du vol d'automobile 3, record 2, French, crise%20du%20vol%20d%27automobile
correct, feminine noun
- crise du vol d'auto 4, record 2, French, crise%20du%20vol%20d%27auto
correct, feminine noun
- crise du vol de voiture 5, record 2, French, crise%20du%20vol%20de%20voiture
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une crise du vol d'automobiles désigne un problème généralisé et croissant de vol de voitures, caractérisé par une augmentation significative des vols, des pertes économiques importantes et des répercussions sur la sécurité publique ainsi que sur la criminalité organisée. 5, record 2, French, - crise%20concernant%20les%20vols%20d%27automobiles
Record 2, Key term(s)
- crise concernant les vols d'automobile
- crise concernant le vol d'automobiles
- crise concernant le vol d'automobile
- crise du vol d'autos
- crise du vol de voitures
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-01-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- auto theft
1, record 3, English, auto%20theft
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- automobile theft 2, record 3, English, automobile%20theft
correct, noun
- car theft 3, record 3, English, car%20theft
correct, noun
- motor car theft 4, record 3, English, motor%20car%20theft
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Auto theft refers to the criminal act of stealing automobiles, often involving advanced technology and causing significant economic harm and public safety concerns. 5, record 3, English, - auto%20theft
Record 3, Key term(s)
- theft of auto
- theft of automobile
- theft of car
- theft of motor car
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vol de voiture
1, record 3, French, vol%20de%20voiture
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vol d'automobile 2, record 3, French, vol%20d%27automobile
correct, masculine noun
- vol d'auto 3, record 3, French, vol%20d%27auto
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le vol de voiture désigne l'acte criminel consistant à voler des automobiles, souvent à l'aide de technologies avancées, et entraînant des répercussions économiques importantes ainsi que des enjeux de sécurité publique. 4, record 3, French, - vol%20de%20voiture
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sustracción de vehículo de motor
1, record 3, Spanish, sustracci%C3%B3n%20de%20veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20motor
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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