Vehicle theft stats and advice
West Mercia has seen a significant fall in the number of vehicle thefts over 2025/26.
- 18.8% reduction when comparing 2024/25 to 2025/26
- 1,335 vehicle theft offences were recorded in 2025 – down 23% from 1,645 in 2024.
- And a further reduction from 1,654 offences in 2023.
Alongside the overall reduction in thefts, data from West Mercia Police shows the vehicles most frequently targeted by criminals:
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Recent vehicle theft results
Man charged with burglary and car theft offences | West Mercia Police
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