{"id":666350,"date":"2026-01-01T07:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T07:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/666350\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T07:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T07:16:22","slug":"popular-family-cars-named-on-new-list-of-britains-most-stolen-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/666350\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular family cars named on new list of Britain&#8217;s most stolen models"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Certain models are targeted more often by criminals<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_traffic_.jpg\" alt=\"Drivers risk \u00a32,500 fines over car law which was quietly changed in 2021\" loading=\"eager\" \/>The most stolen cars have been named.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The cars that are stolen most often in Britain have been named on a new list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">These are the models most commonly targeted by thieves, and include some of the most popular motors on our roads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Ford Fiesta has retained its title as Britain&#8217;s most stolen car.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/news\/midlands-news\/top-midlands-m6-junctions-fines-33033635\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">The top Midlands M6 junctions for fines as 30,000 caught by average speed cameras<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=2e93e5e5-fc2a-4503-a444-967922eae47a&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get all the latest motoring news sent to your inbox by signing up to our new newsletter here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As the biggest-selling car in history, it&#8217;s one of Britain&#8217;s favourites &#8211; but it&#8217;s also popular with thieves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The fact new Fiestas are no longer made has only made them more of a target, with parts surging in value as a result.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Other commonly nicked models include the luxury Ranger Rover Sport, the Toyota Hilux and the Nissan Navara.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Details were obtained by motoring firm <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinch.co.uk\/news\/car-theft-statistics\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">cinch<\/a> through freedom of information requests to the DVLA between 2022 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Top 10 most stolen cars<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Ford Fiesta<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Land Rover Range Rover Sport<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Toyota Hilux<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Nissan Navara<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Toyota C-HR<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Ford Ranger<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Ford EcoSport<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Nissan Juke<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Land Rover Discovery<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Toyota RAV4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Unsurprisingly due to its large population, theft numbers in the West Midlands are second only to London, with nearly 54,000 over the last three years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ben Welham, motoring expert at cinch, said: &#8220;These figures show that vehicle theft is a relentless problem affecting tens of thousands of drivers every year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;While we haven\u2019t seen dramatic increases year-on-year, the scale of the issue remains deeply concerning for motorists across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get the latest court and crime news direct via our WhatsApp community <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JcXF3MxQGZs3GoiEA8W2fn\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"hereLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He went on: &#8220;It&#8217;s little surprise that the UK&#8217;s best-selling car of all time, the Ford Fiesta, is also its most stolen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;With a consistent demand for parts on the black market and the sheer number of models parked on Britain&#8217;s streets, the Fiesta is likely to remain top of the list for a while yet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The presence on the list of high-value diesels like the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Ford Ranger reflects a different criminal strategy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Premium SUVs and robust pick-up trucks are targeted for export markets where they command top prices.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Certain models are targeted more often by criminalsThe most stolen cars have been named. 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