The Tracker 2021 league table of the Top 10 Most Stolen and Recovered Vehicles reveals that the Range Rover Sport is the most commonly stolen and recovered car for the third year running.
Analysis of 2021 theft activity by Tracker supports reports that the threat of keyless car theft has reached an all time high with 94% of all vehicles recovered by Tracker in 2021 being stolen without the thief even having access to the keys.
For the top stolen and recovered vehicles from 2020, click here.
The Top 10 Models Stolen & Recovered by Tracker
- Range Rover Sport
- Range Rover Autobiography
- Land Rover Discovery
- Range Rover Vogue
- BMW X5
- Range Rover Evoque
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Land Rover Defender, BMW X6, Mercedes-Benz S-Class & Mercedes-Benz GL
- Audi A4 & Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW M3 & Audi Q7
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Which car models are seeing an increase in theft?
Range Rover and Land Rover models are commonplace in Tracker's yearly report of stolen vehicles, and 2021 is no different. This year, seven variations of these models made the list, accounting for 44% of all cars stolen and recovered by Tracker.
It is no surprise that so many luxury brands frequent the top ten list, as they are of course more expensive and profitable for thieves. Audi models are no exception to the rule, however 2021 saw a rise in theft for the brand. The Audi A4 appears on our list for the first time since 2011, while the Audi Q7 appears at number ten for the first time ever since it was released in 2009.
How does Tracker assist in the recovery of stolen vehicles?
Tracker is the only stolen vehicle recovery provider offering vehicle tracking systems that are supported nationwide by UK police forces. Tracker’s solutions work like an electronic homing device. A covert transmitter is hidden in one of several dozen places around the vehicle. There is no visible aerial, so the thief won’t even know it’s there. The combination of VHF with GPS/GSM technology, unique to Tracker, makes its units resistant to jamming, confirming Tracker as a superior security defence against determined thieves.
The Top 10 Models Stolen & Recovered by Police
The following information was published by the Mail Online following a Freedom of Information request was made to the DVLA by vehicle leasing firm LeaseLoco:
- Ford Fiesta
- Land Rover Range Rover
- Ford Focus
- VW Golf
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- BMW 3 Series
- Land Rover Discovery
- Vauxhall Corsa
- Vauxhall Astra
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
How Can Tracker Protect Against Keyless Theft?
While there are many things we can do to try and deter criminals, there is no guarantee that your vehicle won't be stolen, especially as car thieves are becoming more and more sophisticated in their methods every year. In the event of a stolen vehicle, having a Tracker device in place means your vehicle has a 95% rate of recovery.
Tracker is the only stolen vehicle recovery provider offering vehicle tracking systems that are supported nationwide by UK police forces. Tracker solutions work like an electronic homing device. A covert transmitter is hidden in one of several dozen places around the vehicle. There is no visible aerial, so the thief won’t even know it’s there. The combination of VHF with GPS/GSM technology, unique to Tracker, makes its units resistant to GPS/GSM jamming, confirming Tracker as a superior security defence against determined thieves.
