Car crime is worst in north; best in Swindon

Hull has been named the riskiest place in the UK for motor thefts for the second year running, according to figures published this week by insurance company Endsleigh. Swindon came out on top – being named the safest place for thefts also for the second year.

According to government statistics, there has been a national reduction in car crime by almost a fifth over the past year, however, some towns and cities are riskier than others. Endsleigh’s statistics show that eight out of the top ten riskiest places for motor theft are in the Midlands and North of England, with four cities in Yorkshire making the list.