"A vehicle was stolen once every five minutes in England and Wales between January and September 2025, according to new research which has also revealed the cars most likely to be targeted by thieves. Data obtained by Co-op Insurance found that more than 80,000 vehicles were recorded as stolen in England and Wales in the first nine months of this year - an 11 per cent rise compared with the same period in 2024, according to the business."
"The Metropolitan Police jurisdiction area of London had the highest incidences of vehicle theft with 24,211 recorded during the period, followed by the West Midlands, which had over 13,000 incidents across the region in the first nine months of the year, according to the data. In Wales 3,729, vehicles were reported as stolen between January and September, which marked a 70 per cent rise in the number of thefts in this region compared to the first nine months of 2024."
"Data from the DVLA, obtained through a freedom of information request by Co-op Insurance, also reveals that the most commonly stolen vehicles were the Yamaha Nmax 125 motorbike, Ford Transit 350 and the Toyota Hilux invincible in both 2024 and 2025. Following this, the Honda WV 125-A was the next most stolen vehicle in 2025, replacing the Mercedes Sprinter 313 van, which had been the fourth most stolen last year."
Between January and September 2025 more than 80,000 vehicles were recorded stolen in England and Wales, representing an 11 per cent increase on the same period in 2024. A vehicle was stolen once every five minutes across England and Wales during that period. London recorded the most thefts with 24,211 incidents, followed by the West Midlands with over 13,000 incidents. The West Midlands recorded more thefts than the North West and Yorkshire despite a smaller population. Wales saw 3,729 reported thefts, a 70 per cent increase. DVLA data identifies the Yamaha Nmax 125, Ford Transit 350 and Toyota Hilux Invincible among the most stolen models.
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