BRITAIN’S MOST STOLEN CARS (AND HOW TO KEEP YOURS SAFE)

Seven cars were stolen every hour, on average, last year, according to the latest DVLA figures. But which models are most popular with thieves? We take a closer look

CLAIRE EVANS

THE DAYS WHEN you could break into most cars with a metal coat hanger may be long gone, but according to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), 61,343 vehicles were reported stolen in the UK in 2024. Although this is a 6% reduction on the previous year, it’s the third-highest figure in the past decade and more than twice the number stolen in 2015. The 2024 figure equates to 168 cars stolen every day, seven cars stolen every hour, or one stolen every 8.5 minutes. The data was supplied by the DVLA via a Freedom of Information request made by What Car?. Many different types of cars feature in the top 10 most stolen list, including the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class executive cars, and SUVs in the…

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What Car? (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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