Theft From Vehicles: The Latest UK Numbers and How to Reduce Risk
Police recorded 181,608 thefts from a vehicle in the year ending December 2024. Here is what that means for drivers.
Theft from vehicles targets the items left inside rather than the vehicle itself. It remains one of the most common vehicle-related crimes in the UK.
The latest UK figures
Why it matters
Theft from vehicles is often opportunistic. A visible bag or device can be enough to trigger a quick break-in, and the damage to doors or windows adds to the cost.
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