Car thefts soar in UK cities, with Barking seeing 648 thefts per 100,000 vehicles in 2024.

UK cities like Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield report high car theft rates, with Barking in London having the highest at 648 per 100,000 vehicles. In 2024, over 61,343 cars were stolen, marking the third-highest tally in a decade. Criminal gangs target high-value vehicles, using advanced methods to bypass modern car security. This has led to insurers paying out over £11.7 billion in claims, with Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW being the most stolen brands in Barking.

March 01, 2025
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