VEHICLE theft across the West Midlands has fallen by 15.5 per cent over the past two years, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Simon Foster has announced.
The latest data shows that 12,196 vehicle theft offences were recorded in 2025 – down 8.8 per cent from 13,375 in 2024, and a significant reduction from 14,441 offences in 2023.
The figures demonstrate a sustained downward trend in vehicle crime across the region.
The PCC has welcomed the continued fall as a sign that ongoing policing activity and partnership work are helping to drive down vehicle theft.
Alongside the overall reduction, the newly published Vehicle Theft Index 2026 provides further insight into the vehicles most frequently targeted by offenders.
According to the Vehicle Theft Index 2026 Ford cars were ranked the most stolen in the region with 2,375 thefts in 2025 – a difference of -19.4 per cent on 2024.
Land Rover saw the biggest fall in thefts with 483 recorded in 2025, a difference of -37.6 per cent on the year previous.
The data revealed Mitsubishi saw the largest increase with 146 thefts, a hike of 64 per cent on 2024. When adjusted for the number of registered vehicles, Mitsubishi models were the most at risk, with 27 thefts per 1,000 registered vehicles.
Mr Foster said: “While there is still more work to do, I welcome this continued reduction in vehicle theft across the West Midlands, with offences falling by 15.5% over the past two years.
“This progress reflects the determined action of West Midlands Police, working alongside partners and local communities, to tackle crime, target offenders and protect the public.
“However, we cannot be complacent. While Ford vehicles remain the most stolen, we are seeing increases in other brands – particularly Mitsubishi – which is a clear reminder that criminals are constantly adapting.
“That is why I will continue to hold policing to account to tackle vehicle crime and call on vehicle manufacturers to continue to strengthen security measures, helping to better protect drivers and reduce opportunities for crime.”
The reduction in vehicle theft follows continued action and investment led by the PCC, including strengthening neighbourhood and roads policing, supporting targeted enforcement activity and working with partners to tackle organised vehicle crime.
The PCC has also continued to call on manufacturers to continue to treat vehicle security as a top priority, urging continuous improvement to help prevent theft and protect motorists.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and take simple preventative steps, such as using additional security devices, parking in well-lit areas, and protecting keyless entry vehicles from signal theft.