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2. Research auto theft statistics for the city where you live. Is the rate of car theft higher or lower than other cities in your state, why or why not? What are the most common vehicles stolen, and why do you think those particular cars are stolen are stolen as opposed to others. Does your state law differentiate between joyriding and auto-theft, what’s the difference?

Answer 1

Research auto theft statistics for UK (England)
Given data is about theft rate in different cities of UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland)
It is to identify the country’s car theft hot spots.
Data revealed that english regions are driving the increase. The West Midlands has seen the amount of stolen vehicles triple within the last five years, making it the fastest-growing region for car crime, and therefore the North-West and North East and Yorkshire also saw rates quite double from 2014 to 2018.
However, London remains the UK’s worst overall spot for thefts, with around 33 claims for each 10,000 registered on the road – a 61 per cent rise on 2013/14.
Conversely, in Scotland claims for car theft have fallen 23 per cent over an equivalent period, while in Northern Ireland they need remained static.

Ford Fiesta drivers are at the most important risk of theft, with 2,384 models pinched last year. As one of Britain’s best-sellers, these superminis are a firm favourite of the many drivers, although it’s clear that thieves have their eye on them too.
The formal term for joyriding is ‘Taking a Conveyance without Owner's Consent' (TWOC).
When the suspect intends to permanently deprive the owner of the vehicle is called grand theft auto.

CAR THEFT LAWS

As per Section 1 of the Theft Act 1968, "a person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with intention to permanently deprive the other of it". A conviction can be secured if both elements of this statement can be satisfied.

PENALTIES FOR JOYRIDING & AUTO THEFT.

A person who is convicted of these crimes can be imprisoned, and a maximum sentence can be up to 6 months in prison. A fine may also be imposed up to the sum of £5,000.