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Industry UK cities where catalytic converter theft is most common

UK cities where catalytic converter theft is most common

London had the most catalytic converter thefts in the last three years, while Warrington experienced the most dramatic rise.
By Dominik Wilde 15 December 2020
Motorcycles UK motorcycle theft victim charged with murder after ramming thieves

UK motorcycle theft victim charged with murder after ramming thieves

Two wrongs don't make a right.
By Justin Hughes 09 November 2020
General Thieves scramble to export stolen cars before Brexit

Thieves scramble to export stolen cars before Brexit

Even criminals are starting to emerge from lockdown.
By Dominik Wilde 28 August 2020
General Data shows vehicle thefts rose by more than 50 percent in four years

Data shows vehicle thefts rose by more than 50 percent in four years

Figures show the south-east of England is a theft hotspot.
By James Fossdyke 11 July 2020
Industry Canadians and Italians discover 40 stolen cars in shipping containers

Canadians and Italians discover 40 stolen cars in shipping containers

Mostly luxury and sports models heading to Turkey and Libya.
By Anthony Karr 26 June 2020
Police London leads UK's most-stolen league table

London leads UK's most-stolen league table

Followed by Essex and the West Midlands.
By Dominik Wilde 08 May 2020
36:04 Motorcycles This bloke pulls stolen motorcycles out of canals for fun

This bloke pulls stolen motorcycles out of canals for fun

Watery grave exhumed!
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 01 May 2020
Safety Vehicle theft up by more than a fifth since 2016

Vehicle theft up by more than a fifth since 2016

Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire have seen especially large increases.
By James Fossdyke 24 April 2020
Commercial Vehicles Vehicle tracking firm highlights the problem of keyless van theft

Vehicle tracking firm highlights the problem of keyless van theft

It's not just cars that are being targeted by opportunistic, tech-savvy crims.
By James Fossdyke 17 April 2020
02:30 Technology Thief steals BMW M2 using signal amplification relay device

Thief steals BMW M2 using signal amplification relay device

Gone in five minutes.
By Jacob Oliva 15 March 2020
Police The Ford Fiesta is Britain's most stolen car

The Ford Fiesta is Britain's most stolen car

Most popular to buy, most popular to steal.
By Dominik Wilde 09 March 2020
Police The north dominates car crime hotspots

The north dominates car crime hotspots

Manchester had the most car crimes per 1,000 cars according to a new study.
By Dominik Wilde 03 March 2020
General Keyless car theft hit an all-time high in 2019, tracking firm says

Keyless car theft hit an all-time high in 2019, tracking firm says

Tracker reckons 92 percent of cars are taken without the keys.
By James Fossdyke 27 February 2020
Motorcycles This Ducati was so irresistible, UK thieves busted through a wall to get it

This Ducati was so irresistible, UK thieves busted through a wall to get it

Where there's a will, there's a way...
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 25 February 2020
02:09 Police This is the first Chevy Corvette C8 to get its wheels stolen

This is the first Chevy Corvette C8 to get its wheels stolen

Wheels are a hot commodity.
By Anthony Alaniz 24 January 2020
Commercial Vehicles More than 30 vans stolen every day according to new research

More than 30 vans stolen every day according to new research

And four in 10 don't come with alarms.
By Dominik Wilde 23 January 2020
Industry Catalytic converter thefts up tenfold in 2019

Catalytic converter thefts up tenfold in 2019

Thieves make money from the precious metals housed in catalytic converters.
By James Fossdyke 31 December 2019
Police Cars are being sold for crazy amounts on the black market

Cars are being sold for crazy amounts on the black market

An £18,000 changes hands for just £1,000 after being stolen.
By Dominik Wilde 17 December 2019
Industry Sharp rise in thefts of expensive cars, figures suggest

Sharp rise in thefts of expensive cars, figures suggest

Study shows estimated premium car thefts have more than doubled in five years.
By James Fossdyke 06 December 2019
Police Criminals turn to social media to coordinate car thefts

Criminals turn to social media to coordinate car thefts

Car thieves are putting together 'shopping lists' on WhatsApp.
By Dominik Wilde 27 November 2019
Commercial Vehicles Worrying van crime statistics uncovered

Worrying van crime statistics uncovered

Commercial vehicle thefts are rising
By Dominik Wilde 30 October 2019
Safety Top 10 most 'clocked' vehicles in the UK revealed

Top 10 most 'clocked' vehicles in the UK revealed

The most stolen car colours have also been revealed.
By Dominik Wilde 23 September 2019
Motorcycles UK motorcycle theft hotspots mapped out and it's pretty bad

UK motorcycle theft hotspots mapped out and it's pretty bad

The lowdown on where it's worst, according to UK riders.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 05 September 2019
Safety Keyless car security vulnerabilities tested

Keyless car security vulnerabilities tested

Some cars can be taken in seconds.
By Dominik Wilde 13 August 2019
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