§ Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the incidence of car crime in England and Wales in each year since 1982; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JackThe information requested is set out in the table. Figures are for offences recorded by the police.
Theft/unauthorized taking of a motor vehicle Theft from a motor vehicle 1982 351,230 449,037 1983 325,699 424,238 1984 344,806 454,943 1985 367,426 478,968 1986 411,060 577,414 1987 389,576 658,577 1988 366,713 620,623 1989 393,399 628,912 1990 494,209 773,079 1991 582,300 913,700