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cartheft
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Three arrested in vehicle crime investigation
Three men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles following police raids on September 16. Over £150,000 in cash was seized during operations targeting addresses in Chelmsford, Ongar, Rawreth, Stapleford Abbots, and Dagenham.
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Crime Data · SuttonSutton and Croydon car thefts see 1.3% charge rate
Just 1.3% of vehicle thefts in Sutton and Croydon between July 2025 and July 2026 resulted in a charge or conviction, according to new Metropolitan Police data. Croydon recorded the highest number of car thefts in London during this period.
Sutton3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45