The West Midlands is the car theft capital of the UK, new figures show

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By Eleanor LawsonCrimePublished: May 29, 2023Comments

The West Midlands is the vehicle theft capital of the UK, according to new figures investigating car crime hotspots.

The West Midlands is the car crime capital of the UK, new figures show. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire.

In 2022, there were 419 motor vehicle theft offences per 100,000 people in the West Midlands, according to the website MoneyBarn which has analysed government data.

The West Midlands is the car theft capital of the UK, new figures show

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