Car Theft in the UK Info-graphic

Car theft in the UK Car crime is a huge and profitable business, costing billions of pounds a year and representing around a third of all reported crime. Why are Cars stolen? A means of getting the thief home (the car is then dumped) Stolen to order for For "Joy Riding" For "Chop Shops" or export abroad. Car Theft - The Facts Over 370,000 cars are stolen each year in the UK, which has the highest (per capita) number of stolen cars in Europe. 370,000 Estimated that 70% of stolen cars are broken up and sold for spares while the rest are given a false identity and sold (many are exported to the Middle and Far East). 70% The south of the UK has 4.89% more car thefts per head. 4.89% Only around half of all the cars stolen in the UK are ever recovered. The most stolen vehicle is the Ford Transit van due to the huge industry in supplying cheap replacement parts to unsuspecting, genuine owners. UK's Most Stolen Cars Number 5 Number 4 EM MZ 7370 Mercedes-Benz SLK Audi RS4 & BMW 3-Series (Equal) Number 3 Number 2 BMW M3 Land Rover Range Rover Number 1 BMW X5 Top 5 Worst Car Theft Areas in the UK A total of 42 police forces across England and Wales participated in this study. Warwickshire Greater Manchester Metropolitan Police Service (Greater London) City of London Thames Valley Securing your Car - Tips Never leave your car keys in the hall or in the porch or on a convenient hook as this is inviting car theft. Always lock your car – and then take the key. Don't leave a hidden spare key on the outside of the vehicle. Don't leave valuables, (purse, phone or laptop computer bag) where a thief can spot them. Park your car in the garage if possible. Otherwise park in a well-lit area that is as secure as possible Vehicle Stolen - What to do next? Call your local police station Have the following details: Registration number Make Model Colour You'll get a crime reference number - you'll need this when you tell your insurance company or to claim a back your vehicle tax. Call your insurance company DVLA Tell Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if your insurance company pays out Apply for a vehicle tax refund If your vehicle is not found within a week, you can apply for a vehicle tax refund. WOODSTOCK МОTORS www.woodstockmotors.co.uk References http://www.justlanded.com/english/United-Kingdom/Articles/Travel-Leisure/Car-Theft http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/2014/10/10/uk-car-theft-hotspots-revealed/53761/ http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/car-data-history-checks/advice/top-ten-most-stolen-cars/ http://cars.aol.co.uk/2014/04/30/the-uk-s-most-stolen-cars-revealed/ https://www.gov.uk/what-to-do-if-your-vehicle-has-been-stolen http://www.today.com/money/dozen-ways-keep-your-car-being-stolen-1D79976232 http://www.roaddriver.co.uk/safety-tips/how-to-prevent-car-theft/