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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Haygarth

Revealed: The 10 vehicles most likely to be stolen as thefts soar

The Metropolitan Police jurisdiction area of London had the highest incidences of vehicle theft (stock image) - (Getty/iStock)

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.

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