Most Stolen Cars in the UK (2020–2025)

Unlike many articles that focus only on the most stolen cars in a single year, this page brings together official DVLA data across multiple years. Here you can explore confirmed vehicle theft statistics from 2020 to 2025, compare annual figures, and see the cumulative totals for each make and model. By presenting the data in one place, this page allows you to identify longer-term trends rather than short-term headlines.

This approach helps readers understand which vehicles consistently appear in theft statistics — and which spikes may simply reflect temporary trends.

The table below shows the number of recorded thefts by make and model for each year from 2020 to 2025. A cumulative total across all six years is also included, allowing you to see which vehicles have been most frequently targeted over time.

All figures are based on official DVLA data releases. New yearly data will be added as it becomes available.

Why Are Certain Cars More Attractive to Thieves?

Vehicle theft statistics often reflect broader market realities rather than simple “weak security”. Cars that appear frequently in theft rankings usually share several common characteristics.

• High Numbers on the Road ⁞ Popular vehicles are naturally more visible targets. When a model is widely owned, it becomes easier to disguise stolen vehicles and harder for thefts to stand out. High registration volumes often correlate with higher theft counts.
• Strong Demand for Replacement Parts ⁞ Many stolen vehicles are dismantled and sold for parts. Models with strong demand for second-hand components — especially engines, body panels, electronics, and catalytic converters — are more attractive to organised theft networks.
• Keyless Entry and Electronic Vulnerabilities ⁞ Modern vehicles equipped with keyless entry systems can sometimes be targeted using relay attacks or electronic reprogramming tools. While manufacturers continuously improve security, certain systems have historically been more vulnerable than others.
• Higher Residual Values ⁞ Cars that retain their value well are more profitable when resold domestically or exported overseas. SUVs and crossovers frequently appear in theft statistics partly because their resale values — and parts values — remain high.
• SUV and Crossover Popularity ⁞ SUVs and crossovers dominate UK sales in recent years. Their popularity means: more units on the road, higher global demand, and stronger resale markets. As a result, they feature prominently in long-term theft data.

Sources of Most Stolen Cars Data

• 2020 Most Stolen Cars ⁞ Tracker’s annual analysis of the UK’s most stolen vehicles in 2020. tracker.co.uk – UK's Most Stolen Cars 2020
• 2021 Most Stolen Cars ⁞ Most stolen car models reported in the UK for 2021 with analysis of top targets. trackerteam.co.uk – Most stolen cars in the UK 2021
• 2022 Most Stolen Cars ⁞ Vehicle theft rankings for 2022 (top stolen vehicles list based on DVLA/industry data summaries). adt.co.uk – UK Vehicle Theft Report 2023 (covers 2022 too)
• 2023 Most Stolen Cars ⁞ National car theft insights and ranking for the most stolen vehicles in 2023. carplus.co.uk – Top most stolen UK cars (2023–2024 trends)
• 2024 Most Stolen Cars ⁞ Most stolen vehicle models reported in the UK for 2024 including Ford Fiesta, VW Golf, Focus and more. whatcar.com – Most stolen cars in the UK 2024
• 2025 Most Stolen Cars ⁞ Full analysis and list of the UK’s top stolen car models during 2025. motoreasy.com – Car theft in the UK: most stolen cars & brands in 2025

These links reference authoritative annual rankings and summaries published by respected automotive and data publishers. Data may be derived from DVLA/official statistics but is presented here via reliable secondary sources.

Last updated: 11 February 2026