Phone thefts in Ukraine: analysts noticed a promising trend.

The number of smartphone thefts and losses decreases every year. In 2024, 19,463 phones were stolen or lost, which is 33% less than in 2023. This was reported by Opendatabot referring to the data.For four years, the most popular among thieves were Xiaomi, Samsung, and iPhone smartphones. They account for almost 70% of the total number of lost phones in 2025. In the first quarter of this year, 997 Xiaomi phones, 638 Samsung phones, and 573 iPhones were stolen or lost.The most losses and thefts of mobile phones this year were recorded in Kyiv - 352 cases, which accounts for 11% of the total number. Zaporizhzhia (331 cases) and Kyiv region (330 cases) each have 10% of crimes. The least amount of phones were stolen in the Kherson region - only four cases.

The police detained and charged a Kyiv resident who stole a thermal imaging device gifted to a soldier by volunteers.

According to the report, the serviceman is undergoing treatment in Kyiv. He left the thermal imager on the cashier's desk of the store he was in and was momentarily distracted, after which he noticed that the device was missing.Additionally, one shooter received five years and six months in prison for property theft during martial law. This information was provided by judicial registration. The incident occurred on January 8, 2024, in the 'Sytий Kovboj' cafe-motel in Khmelnytskyi. The soldier decided to steal a Samsung TV from his room. He took it off the wall, hid it in a bag, and discreetly carried it out behind the fence.Material analysisAccording to Opendatabot, the number of smartphone thefts and losses in Ukraine is constantly decreasing. This is a positive trend, as stolen or lost phones can lead to financial losses and privacy issues. The most popular brands among thieves are Xiaomi, Samsung, and iPhone, which account for a significant share of lost devices. This may be due to the high cost and popularity of these brands. It is also worth noting the regional differences in thefts and losses of phones. Kyiv leads in this indicator, which may be related to the large population and the city's popularity among criminals. Kherson region has the least number of thefts, indicating greater safety in this area. The detention and charge of a Kyiv resident who stole a thermal imager from a soldier demonstrates police work in solving crimes. How difficult it is for store employees to notice that a phone was stolen still remains a question.