Here is the list of the top ten stolen cars which has been prepared by analyzing 2005 theft data from the Police National Computer database, as well as information on the numbers of cars on the road provided by the Driving License Authority:
- Vauxhall Belmont
- Vauxhall Astra Mk2
- Ford Escort Mk3
- Austin/Morris Metro
- Vauxhall Nova
- Ford Orion
- Rover Metro
- Austin/Morris Maestro
- Austin/Morris Montego
- Ford Fiesta Mks1, 2 and 3
It often becomes impossible for the police to recover your car, as the stolen cars are quickly dismantled, given a new identity by taking a registration number of a scrapped model, and an altered milometer showing a low mileage. A study in the theft pattern will help you analyze the situations where your car becomes most vulnerable to car thefts. The study will also help you to decide which types of security devices are essential for your car model.
If you are the proud owner of a new car, take a look at the New Car Security Ratings (NCSR)
Also refer to its Car Theft Index for leading makes and models of car.
Yea, uh my car was stolen about 2, or ummm, maybe 20 years ago. I was wondering if the proper thing to do is steal another car to be even! Reply.
The reason why Vauxhall Astras, Belmont, Nova, Metro’s etc are all so popular is because all you have to do is pull off the steering column cover off the bottom of the steering wheel, pull the plug off the back of the ignition barrel and use a door key or flat screwdriver to start. The steering lock snaps easily too. Its just too easy. Peugeot’s of the same age are quite difficult.
Just some education for you on why they are the most stolen.
My Toyota Avensis , Dark Grey in colour, registration GW 55 KNO was stolen 10/08/2009 approx 11.30pm from Telford in the west midlands, if you know of its whereabouts then please get in touch. 07506742662 or 01952 591446. Thankyou
Always been a fan on old Vauxhalls, especially the ’85-’91 Astra MK2. Being one of the most stolen cars in Britain makes sense due to the fact that I haven’t seen one for years.
I am suprised honda is not on the list. I have looked at other websites and honda seems to be always on the list. I had mine honda civic stolen in 2007, I had the car for more than 3 years and it was a very good runner, I still miss it. Thanks.