Beckenham ranked as one of UK's areas with highest car theft rates
Briefly

Recent data from the DVLA indicates that Beckenham, located in Bromley, has one of the UK's highest car theft rates as of 2024. It ranked 10th nationally with 19 reported thefts, equating to a rate of 505 per 100,000 vehicles. Although Beckenham's rate is alarming, Bromley itself reported the most actual car thefts in the borough at 238 thefts, leading to a rate of 423 per 100,000 cars. In total, Bromley saw 508 reported car thefts across its various areas, underscoring a broader issue of vehicle security in the region.
According to data, Beckenham had the highest rate of car thefts in the borough last year, with 19 stolen cars which had the equivalent car theft rate of 505 per 100,000 cars.
Beckenham was ranked nationally in 10th position for having the highest car theft rates, showing a significant concern for local residents regarding vehicle security.
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