Vehicle theft and recovery 754/2024
FOI Reference: 754/2024
Request:
b) make of the vehicle
c) model of the vehicle
d) categorisation of the vehicle i.e. car, van, motorcycle etc.
e) whether the vehicles concerned have been recovered
f) the month of recovery
for:
- January 2023 - 16 @ 10 mins = 160 mins i.e. 2 hours 40 mins
- January 2024 - 28* @ 10 mins = 280 mins i.e. 4 hours 40 mins
total: 7 hours 20 mins.
*75% increase in vehicle theft
When responding, please advise, concerning each VRM, where recovered:
g) the number of days the vehicle was missing - though I will calculate this if you provide the date of theft (as opposed to just the month) and date of recovery (as opposed to just the month)**
** I wish to understand whether the theft would have been notified to the DVLA i.e. whether the PNC was updated with a LoS marker and this PNC entry conveyed to the DVLA such that they were aware of the stolen status
h) the theft methodology; whether the theft was stated to be without keys i.e. security bypass or if keys were taken i.e. left in the vehicle, burglary, or other means.
Response b:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
|
Make of Vehicle |
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Audi x 1 |
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Benelli x 1 |
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BMW x 1 |
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Citroen x 2 |
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Fiat x 1 |
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Ford x 6 |
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Honda x 1 |
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Hyundai x 1 |
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Isuzu x 1 |
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Kawasaki x 1 |
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Land Rover x 2 |
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Mercedes x 1 |
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Mitsubishi x 1 |
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Mitsubishi/ CF MOTO x 1 |
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N/A x 2 |
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Nissan x 2 |
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Not stated x 2 |
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Peugeot x 2 |
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Renault x 2 |
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Seat x 1 |
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Suzuki x 2 |
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Toyota x 1 |
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Vauxhall x 3 |
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Volkswagen x 3 |
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Yamaha x 2 |
Response c:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
|
Model Of Vehicle |
|
207 |
|
308 |
|
420 |
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125cc |
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Aygo |
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Berlingo |
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BN125 |
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Clio |
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Corsa |
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Defender |
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D-Max |
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Fiesta |
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Focus |
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Focus / Fiesta |
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Golf x 2 |
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GSX 1300R Hayabusa |
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I10 |
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Ibiza |
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Insignia x 2 |
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Kadjar |
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L200 |
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L200/Seeforce 520 |
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N/A x 2 |
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Navara Tekna |
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Not stated x 2 |
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Passat |
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Puma |
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Q5 |
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Quashquai |
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Range rover Discovery |
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Relay |
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RS600 |
|
Stilo |
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Transit x 2 |
|
Vrm |
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X Class Pick up |
|
YS125 |
|
ZX |
Response d:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
|
Categorisation Of Vehicle |
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Car x 29 |
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Car/Quad Bike x 1 |
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Motorbike x 6 |
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Quad Bike x 3 |
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Van x 4 |
Response e:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
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Whether The Vehicles Concerned Have Been Recovered |
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Yes x 28 |
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No x 14 |
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Not Stated x 1 |
Response f:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
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The Month Of Recovery |
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February x 2 |
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January x 23 |
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June x 1 |
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N/A x 15 |
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Not stated x 2 |
Response g:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
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The Number Of Days The Vehicle Was Missing |
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0 x 12 |
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1 x 4 |
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2 x 1 |
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3 x 1 |
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4 x 2 |
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6 x 1 |
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16 x 1 |
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17 x 1 |
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20 x 1 |
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23 x 1 |
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133 x 1 |
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N/A x 15 |
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Not Stated x 2 |
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Reported Date |
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01/01/2023 |
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03/01/2023 |
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04/01/2023 |
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04/01/2023 |
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05/01/2023 |
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06/01/2023 |
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07/01/2023 |
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11/01/2023 |
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14/01/2023 |
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18/01/2023 |
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18/01/2023 |
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19/01/2023 |
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23/01/2023 |
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27/01/2023 |
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29/01/2023 |
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30/01/2023 |
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31/01/2023 |
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01/01/2024 |
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03/01/2024 |
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03/01/2024 |
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04/01/2024 |
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04/01/2024 |
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05/01/2024 |
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05/01/2024 |
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06/01/2024 |
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09/01/2024 |
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09/01/2024 |
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10/01/2024 |
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10/01/2024 |
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10/01/2024 |
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11/01/2024 |
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12/01/2024 |
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13/01/2024 |
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14/01/2024 |
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17/01/2024 |
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19/01/2024 |
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21/01/2024 |
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22/01/2024 |
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23/01/2024 |
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26/01/2024 |
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27/01/2024 |
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27/01/2024 |
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31/01/2024 |
Response h:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
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The Theft Methodology |
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Bolt cutters to cut lock and went off with bike |
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Keys stolen and used to drive away with vehicle |
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Not stated x 39 |
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Spare keys stolen |
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Victims car keys |
It should be noted that as a result of the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such information that the information released may or may not be accurate.
Furthermore, it should also be noted that Police forces in the United Kingdom are routinely required to provide crime statistics to government bodies and the recording criteria is set nationally. However, the systems used for recording these figures are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the crime data. It should be noted that for these reasons this force's response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other response you may receive.
(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 21/08/2024)