West, mid and north Wales have recorded some of the lowest reports of vehicle theft. London has been named the worst place in the UK for vehicle thefts, according to a new study based on official police figures and compiled by Go.Compare car insurance. In 2024, the Metropolitan Police reported 34,000 cases of stolen vehicles across the city, equating to … [Read more...]
Vehicle thefts soaring again & Wales in top five
Over 350 vehicles a day are taken and a large number are never seen again, according to the latest ONS crime report. Government data shows that there were nearly 130,000 recorded vehicle theft crimes in the 12 months to March 2024, and many end up broken for parts or shipped abroad for resale. One region in Wales was in the top five favoured by … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 November
Mid and West Wales has the lowest ratio of car thefts to population in Britain, said Go.Compare. Its analysis of crime data reveals Dyfed-Powys police marked up just 0.49 thefts per 1,000 registered cars compared to the highest of 12.67 per thousand in Cleveland, with the Ford Fiesta the most stolen model. Around 60,000 vehicle owners a day are paying the … [Read more...]
Police statistics hide true car crime rise, says assessor
The true extent and nature of vehicle theft is being masked by hard-pressed police forces, according to loss assessor Claims Management & Adjusting. The Kent based business is the UK’s oldest specialist motor insurance loss adjuster and has written to the National Crime Agency (NCA) requesting evidence to support its recent statements on keyless car … [Read more...]
Seven in ten stolen cars never recovered
Seven in ten stolen cars are not now recovered with sophisticated gangs stealing them and breaking for parts and a lot of money, according to the latest study. One of the most popular to pinch because of easily bypassed security system is the Range Rover and its also one of the most expensive worth a lot in stripped out parts sold on the black market to … [Read more...]
Ford Fiesta most stolen model
The Ford Fiesta was the most stolen car in 2021 in the UK, and the Mitsubishi Outlander was the most stolen plug-in, according to DVLA data analysed by car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco. Some 48,493 stolen cars were reported by the police to the DVLA in 2021. That’s a car stolen from its owner every 11 minutes somewhere in the UK. There were 1,617 … [Read more...]
Fewer car thefts in Wales
Vehicle theft throughout Wales remains among the lowest in the country, according to analysis by Quotezone.co.uk using the latest data gathered by the Economic Policy Centre. Dyfed-Powys Police recorded the 3rd lowest crime rate of 43 forces nationwide, with 1.43 incidents per 1,000 residents in 2020. This was followed by North Wales in 5th place (1.86 / … [Read more...]
Staggering 75% stolen cars never recovered
More than 200 cars are stolen every day and the trend is rising. The data has been revealed following a Freedom of Information request Rivervale Leasing submitted to the Swansea-based DVLA. The Government's records made pretty grim reading because around 75,000 vehicles were nicked last year, that’s nearly 20,000 more than in 2019. So we’re … [Read more...]
Vehicle thefts still rising
Vehicle theft is still rising and now passed 52% the level it was six years ago. Clive Wain, Head of Police Liaison for Tracker commented: “The fact that vehicle theft has increased by 5% in just one year and ultimately a staggering 52% over six years, proves it is still very much a big issue. Thieves will always target vehicles with insufficient security, … [Read more...]
WiFi wheels’ thieves & how to beat them
WiFi thieves can target over 100 car models and drive them away or disable them for the legal owners, research shows. Despite 110 car models being vulnerable to one of the most prevalent digital attacks - theft of the vehicle via hacking of the keyless entry and ignition system- only 50 per cent of drivers with keyless access are concerned about their car … [Read more...]
