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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Ross and Alicja Hagopian

Mapped: UK phone theft hotspots reveal where you’re most likely to be targeted

The number of mobile phone thefts reported to police has almost doubled over the past five years - with data obtained by The Independent revealing the UK’s hotspots for the crimes.

Home secretary Yvette Cooper said the increase in thefts was being driven by organised crime as she pledged more powers for police to tackle the wave, while also calling on tech companies to improve device security.

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