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UK vehicle crime and theft statistics
Commercial vehicle theft data for fleets
Vehicle crime trends and stolen vehicle insights
Nine steps for managers to secure their fleets
Understanding the trends shaping fleet security
One vehicle crime every 100 seconds. An average of 857 offences a day. Drawing on Home Office data released following a Radius FOI request, this report turns motor vehicle theft statistics for England and Wales into practical steps to help fleet managers strengthen security, reduce theft risks and prevent downtime.
Our leadership team provides expert insight into the findings, including Director of Investigations John Mussett, who has more than 30 years’ experience investigating vehicle crime.
Understand vehicle theft trends impacting fleet management
Check your fleet security against industry standards
Learn how to improve your fleet security
The vehicle crime clock
4.6 minutes
Vehicles are stolen or driven away every 4.6 minutes in England and Wales.
3.5 minutes
A vehicle is broken into every 3.5 minutes in England and Wales.
100 seconds
Between one vehicle crime and the next in England and Wales.
John Mussett, Director of Investigations at Radius
"I’ve worked in this industry for 30 years. In the 1990s, we saw sports cars stolen for joyriding. Today we’re dealing with higher theft rates, more technical methods and organised crime."
What you’ll discover
A breakdown of they key data and insights that could affect your fleet.
What thieves target, from tools and registration plates to catalytic converters and batteries.
Commentary from our stolen vehicle recovery experts.
Learn how vehicle tracking and asset tracking can help to protect your fleet.
Get the Fleet Manager's checklist to help you strengthen prevention and prepare your response in the event of theft.
