Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
Summary
Car thefts in the UK have increased by nearly 50% over the past ten years. Despite this rise, only about 3% of these cases led to charges last year. Criminal groups use advanced technology to steal cars quickly after models are released, while police try to keep up with their methods.Key Facts
- Vehicle thefts in the UK have gone up by almost 50% in a decade.
- Only 3% of car theft cases resulted in a charge or summons last year.
- Organized crime groups use new technology to steal cars "to order."
- Thieves learn how to steal new car models within weeks of their release.
- Police and car makers are working to improve technology to stop thefts.
- A BBC reporter joined the police while they pursued car thieves.
- The BBC has a program called "Stolen: Chasing Britain's Car Thieves" available on iPlayer.
- The Metropolitan Police Service is actively involved in fighting car theft.
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