THE NUMBER of car thefts rocketed by nearly 9% in 2018, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The annual ONS Crime Statistics show that “theft or unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle” increased from 103,493 in 2017 to 113,037 (8.8%) last year. The figure is an increase of 47% since … Continue reading Car thefts increased 9% last year