car crime

A new report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has called for the creation of a national body to tackle organised vehicle crime. The report states that vehicle […]

Despite a rise in high-tech vehicle thefts, drivers can still protect their cars from criminals using traditional methods such as steering locks. In the UK, 129,159 vehicles were stolen between […]

An operation by the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) recovered 316 stolen vehicles last week. The operation was conducted at nine UK ports, resulting in 180 arrests being made. […]

Home Office data has revealed that just 2.12% of all vehicles stolen in England and Wales between July 2022 and June 2023 led to criminal charges. The information, acquired by […]

Specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) has warned of an increase in the ‘bogus buyer’ vehicle theft method. The scam sees criminals targeting vehicle owners advertising […]

New research has identified the 10 most stolen vehicles in the UK in 2022. According to data released by Go Compare, the Ford Fiesta was the model targeted most by […]

A Freedom of Information (FoI) request to Nottinghamshire Police has revealed that 21.93% of stolen cars are taken in relation to a burglary or robbery. This equates to over 28,500 […]

Car thefts have risen by a third in a year but police only investigate about one in four. According to the data gained through a Freedom of Information request (FOI) […]

New research has revealed the areas in the UK where car crime is at its highest and lowest. Northgate has taken information from the government and local police departments to […]

New research commissioned by Direct Line Motor Insurance has revealed that car thieves sell vehicles on for about just five per cent of their value. Interviews with car thieves found […]

Automotive theft is costing motor insurers £1.5bn a year – and that figure is rising. This is according to Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) and based on new data it […]

Anti-fraud investigators at APU Ltd have helped Police in West Yorkshire convict two men of handling stolen goods. Paul Booker (30) and Akeel Hussain (28), both from Bradford, were found […]