Over 30 vans stolen every day
Posted: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
A staggering 11,273 vans, worth an estimated £200 million, were reported stolen across the UK in 2024, averaging 31 thefts a day, according to new analysis by Direct Line van insurance. Just two in five (39%) stolen vans were recovered by the police - totalling 4,450 vans. While van thefts have declined in 2024 compared to 2023, the high number of thefts highlights the ongoing issue of van security and the need for increased preventive measures. Among stolen vans, the Ford Transit was the most targeted model, with nearly 6,000 stolen (5,906), accounting for more than half (52 per cent) of all thefts. Given the Ford Transit is the UK’s most licensed van, its popularity makes it a prime target for criminals. Despite this, more than 2,000 (2,041) Ford Transits were successfully recovered by the police, comprising nearly half (46%) of total vans retrieved. Amongst the top five most stolen van models, the Peugeot Boxer had the highest proportion of vans stolen compared to the number of licensed vans on the road, with 7.7 thefts per 1,000 licensed vans. Most stolen van models in the UK Top five most stolen van models Model Number stolen in 2024 Thefts per every 1,000 licensed vans 1 Ford Transit 5,906 5.8 2 Mercedes Sprinter 1,492 7.5 3 Peugeot Boxer 524 7.7 4 Vauxhall Vivaro 423 1.6 5 Citroën Relay 405 6
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