The DVLA have exclusively shared data into the most commonly pinched vehicle models in 2022 with Ford Fiesta’s coming out on top.
In fact, the theft of Ford Fiesta’s alone rose by a whopping 53% with 5,979 being stolen in 2022 compared to the 3,909 in 2021.
Second on the ‘most-wanted’ list is Land Rover Range Rover whereby theft has risen by 47.4% with 5,533 stolen in 2022 compared to the 3,754 stolen in 2021.
Check out the figures below which have been provided by the DVLA following a Freedom of Information request;
1. Ford Fiesta: 5,979 (up 53.0%)
2. Range Rover: 5,533 (up 47.4%)
3. Ford Focus: 2,186 (up 14.3%)
4. VW Golf: 2,036 (up 16.0%)
5. Land Rover Discovery: 1,920 (up 52.4%)
6. BMW 3 Series: 1,454 (down 0.7%)
7. Mercedes C-Class: 1,378 (down 6.5%)
8. Vauxhall Corsa: 1,280 (up 5.1%)
9. Vauxhall Astra: 1,240 (up 13.1%)
10. Mercedes E-Class: 866 (up 5.9%)
In total, 61,106 stolen cars of all makes and models were reported to the DVLA in 2022, compared to 48,493 in 2021 – that’s an increase of 26% which equates to a car stolen from its owner every eight-and-a-half minutes somewhere in the UK last year!
The DVLA provided official vehicle theft data to car-leasing comparison site LeaseLoco, who shared the information exclusively with thisismoney.co.uk and you can read their full article here.
Our in-house claims team here at BQI Insurance are sadly dealing with more and more vehicle thefts so where possible, try to take as many precautions as you can to avoid becoming a victim.
Ensure vehicles are locked and alarmed whenever left unattended (even if only for a few seconds; opportunists are everywhere these days!). Always try to park in a lit up and safe/secure area where possible, store keys away from your front door and out of sight whilst at home, lock your doors whilst driving to help prevent carjacking, and always double check your car is locked when using an electronic locking device such as a fob.