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UK car thefts are down and recoveries up

CMA conducts comparative analysis of full-year DVLA data for 2023 and 2024

17 February 2025
 

UK car thefts down 4.5% and recoveries up 2.3% year-on-year, according to new Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) figures show

The number of cars stolen in 2024 was 69,905, compared to 65,905 the previous year.

The number of stolen vehicles recovered was 27,015, of which 20.27% were found within seven days.

Cars stolen and recovered in UK 2023-24

Year

Total Cars Stolen

Total Cars Recovered

% Recovered within 7...

+95% more

 

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