Car Theft in the UK: Where is Your Vehicle Most at Risk?
Every year, thousands of vehicles are stolen across the UK, affecting drivers from all regions. In 2024, a total of 61,343 cars were reported stolen. But where in the UK is your vehicle most at risk? Which areas have the highest theft rates per 1,000 residents? And what can you do to prevent your car from being stolen?
Car Theft Map of the UK
To provide a clear picture of car theft trends across the country, we've created a detailed map showing the number of stolen vehicles per region.
Click on the pin for your region to see the total number of stolen cars and the risk of theft.
Key Findings from the Data
Regions with the highest total number of stolen vehicles
- Greater London - 14,106 thefts
- West Midlands - 7,694 thefts
- Greater Manchester - 2,706 thefts
Regions with the highest and lowest car theft rate per 1,000 people
If you want to know in which region your car is most at risk of being stolen, you can look at the number of thefts in relation to the population. It is therefore logical that Greater London has the highest number of thefts in absolute terms, as it also has by far the largest population. However, it is not the area with the highest risk of theft. In proportion to the number of residents, that title goes to the West Midlands.
- West Midlands - 2.64 per 1,000 people
- Greater London - 1.58 per 1,000 people
- South Yorkshire - 1.41 per 1,000 people
It’s also worth looking at the ‘safest’ regions. Where is the risk of theft the lowest?
- Northern Ireland - 0.11 per 1,000 people
- Cumbria - 0.17 per 1,000 people
- Norfolk - 0.18 per 1,000 people
Most stolen cars in the UK:
Which cars were thieves particularly targeting in 2024?
- Ford Fiesta
- Volkswagen Golf
- Ford Focus
- Toyota RAV4
- BMW 3 Series
Check the full list and interesting other figures in our blog Top 10 Most Stolen Cars in the UK in 2024
How to Protect Your Car from Theft in the UK
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By investing in a reliable tracking and security system, you can protect your vehicle and increase the chances of recovery in case of theft. Don’t wait until it’s too late—secure your car today!