Over 119,000 cars stolen in UK last year

More than 119,000 cars were stolen in the United Kingdom last year, new revelations show.

According to an international news agency, over 119,000 vehicles were stolen in the UK during 2024, averaging nearly 320 thefts per day.

The report states that the primary reason behind the surge in car thefts is modern keyless-entry technology.

Thieves are now using electronic devices to capture the key’s signal and steal new vehicles within minutes.

Meanwhile, under a new law in the UK, possessing or sharing such devices has been declared a criminal offence, carrying a prison sentence of up to five years.