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Lexus ES 300 Tops UK List as Luxury Models Face Highest Theft Risk

Premium Lexus vehicles now face the highest theft likelihood in the UK, triggering security upgrades and tracker rollouts by Toyota GB and Jaguar Land Rover.

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Overview

  • DVLA data for 2024 shows the Ford Fiesta remains the most stolen car by volume with 4,719 thefts recorded.
  • Five Lexus models rank among the top ten vehicles most likely to be stolen, led by the ES 300 at a one-in-30 theft rate.
  • Toyota GB has invested over £10 million in anti-theft solutions and offers a free Tracker service that achieves a 96% recovery rate for Lexus cars.
  • Jaguar Land Rover has implemented major security enhancements on Range Rovers in recent years to deter theft and limit exports.
  • Despite improved protections, premium vehicles continue to be trafficked overseas, with many stolen cars recovered at UK docksides.