Ford Fiesta - 5,724 stolen (41 thefts per 10,000 cars) The DVLA figures also show that it was the most targeted, for the second year in a row, with the number of thefts jumping by 46% between 2021 and 2022.
DVLA data revealed that the soon-to-be-discontinued Ford Fiesta had been stolen the most in the UK in 2022, at 5,724 times. The Land Rover Range Rover was second with 5,209 stolen, whilst another Ford make in the Ford Focus came third with 2,048 stolen.
Tesla Model S
The Model S is one of the most secure electric cars you can buy in 2022. Its anti-theft features make it a carjacker's nightmare. Tesla owners can use their smartphones to track the whereabouts of their vehicles.
Typically, luxury vehicles and sports cars rank highest on the “most-stolen” list, but Hyundai and Kia thefts have been on the rise, rivaling pricier models in recent years.
Ford Kas are the least likely cars to be stolen because they "have no street cred among thieves", an ex-burglar turned security expert has claimed.
Yes, in many circumstances keyless cars are easier to steal. That said, it also depends on the particular model, as well as the situation. Some models have keyless entry that unlocks the doors when the key is close-by but still have a conventional key that is physically put in the ignition to start the car.
Risk of theft: A study from CCC Information Services revealed that silver cars are stolen more often than any other car color, followed by white and black cars.
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover Discovery Sports are hugely popular with families which sadly means crooks are a big fan too, but you needn't worry though because its security has been judged top-notch by Thatcham. The Discovery Sport is great for families.
VW models were well out in front as the most stopped make at nearly one in five vehicles - 1,270 of the total. Also in the top ten makes most stopped were Ford at 879 followed by Vauxhall 722, Audi 555, BMW 332, Mercedes 317 and Seat 244.
Chop shops are dangerous and provide a thriving market for car thieves. Stolen cars are sold on to these chop shops where they are quickly stripped for parts. Often, these parts are then used to repair a car that's been written off by an insurance company and bought by the chop shop as salvage.
A tour in the Brutus, the world's most dangerous car, delivers more adrenaline rushes than the fastest Ferrari. It's got nearly as much horsepower as a Formula 1 car, wrapped up in the fragile body of a vintage car.
Well, the Demio is New Zealand's most stolen car, according to AMI Insurance's research. In fact, Demios were stolen so much they have accounted for ten per cent of AMI's insurance claims the last three years.
Bakersfield, CA, tops the list for the third year in a row, with the highest automobile theft rate in the U.S., according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau 2021 Hot Spots Report. The theft rate in Bakersfield in 2021 was 1023.68 vehicles stolen per 100,000 residents, a 13 percent increase over 2020.
According to Consumer Watchdog, the top ten hackable vehicle models are Ford F-150, Dodge Ram 1500, Chevy Silverado, Toyota Rav 4, Honda CRV, Nissan Rogue, Chevrolet Equinox, Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, and Toyota Corolla. Consumer Watchdog also listed Tesla as the world's most hackable car.
Prevent car theft by wrapping your car key fob in foil. Yes, that's right — a piece of tinfoil can stop your car from getting stolen. Key fobs might be convenient, but there's a security risk associated with them. Thieves can use devices that will amplify fob signals to cars or copy the code to get into a vehicle.