Which cars are stolen most often in London?

As the election campaigns continue to pick up pace ahead of the national poll in nine days’ time, Mr S has been digging into some of the problems facing voters across the country. One issue stood out: crime. Sir Keir’s party has insisted it will cut down on antisocial behaviour and has this morning pledged to ‘take back our streets’. Steerpike would also point Starmer’s lefty lot focus in the direction of car theft – as it’s a growing epidemic in Britain’s capital city…

The number of stolen cars logged in London has increased at a rather alarming rate since 2021, according to figures obtained via a Freedom of Information request from the Metropolitan Police. In that year, 18,000 cars were separated from their owners, but in 2023, the number is closer to 24,000 – a third higher. Land Rover owners beware: during this time, owners of the countryside classic have been especially targeted, with just under 10,000 of the 4x4s nabbed by nifty robbers since 2021.