HC Deb 27 October 1992 vol 212 cc576-7W
Mr. Nigel Evans

To 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. Jack

The 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