People in the UK: share your experience of vehicle theft

Thief trying to pick the lock of a parked car Photograph: Tommaso Altamura/Alamy

The number of vehicles stolen in England and Wales has been increasing in recent years, with concerns over the security vulnerabilities in some modern cars.

We would like to hear your experiences of vehicle theft in recent years.

Have you noticed an increase in car theft in the area where you live? Are you aware of car thieves exploiting vulnerabilities in modern car security systems and keyless ignition to steal vehicles?

Are you aware of vehicles being stolen recently in your neighbourhood? Have your or your neighbours used trackers in vehicles and have they been successful in finding stolen cars?

What has been the response of the police in your area to any increase in vehicle theft?

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