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UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?
The Toyota C-HR Dynamic HEV CVT led UK car thefts with 437 stolen, while 54,145 vehicles were stolen nationwide in 2025, driven by high demand for parts and security gaps.
- According to DVLA data analysed by Tempcover, 54,145 cars were stolen in 2025, with the Toyota C-HR Dynamic HEV CVT leading at 437 thefts.
- Discontinuation of the Fiesta in 2023 has created a 'parts gap' with around 1.5 million of these vehicles on the road, while rising black-market demand targets higher-value hybrid systems.
- Top counts show multiple Ford Fiesta trims among the most stolen, including Zetec and Titanium Turbo , with the Ford Fiesta ST-2 Turbo also targeted, according to DVLA figures.
- Experts urge drivers to use physical steering locks, store keys in a signal-blocking pouch or metal box, and park in RAC-recommended well-lit, security-patrolled areas.
- Amid evolving tactics, criminals target catalytic converters and use keyless-entry signal amplification, while the Toyota C-HR Excel HEV CVT recorded 253 thefts, showing hybrid models are increasingly targeted.
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