95% of cars stolen in Kent last year were never found

CMA says plummeting recovery rate is driving up insurance premiums

Mark Moran
18 April 2024
Phil Swift
Phil Swift

 

Rising vehicle thefts and plummeting recovery rates are increasing premiums for drivers in Kent, says an insurance specialist.

According to new data from Kent Police, obtained via a Freedom of Information (FoI) request by specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), part of the QuestGates Group, just 65 of 1,169 cars stolen in the county in 2023 were recovered.

This is a very low 5.56% when compared to a recovery rate of around 50% recently reported by...

+96% more

 

Traffic Network Engineer
Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth
£31,067 - £37,937
Transport Services Manager
Rutland County Council
Rutland
£54,976 - £58,977
Transport Services Manager
Rutland County Council
Rutland
£54,976 - £58,977
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2024 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020