Figures from the Office of National Statistics showed a substantial 24.9 per cent hike in vehicle thefts in 2022 compared to the previous year.
Methods such as relay theft, key cloning and signal blocking continue to be the main methods of illegally obtaining vehicles, AAIS said.
With manufacturers improving key security and encouraging drivers to put keys to sleep to reduce these types of theft, criminals are using new advanced practices to attack vehicle security systems.
Earlier this week, three ringleaders of a high-tech car-theft racket were arrested after nearly £500,000-worth of motor vehicles were snatched across the West Midlands. They stole cars by using electronically programmed blank keys, meaning they could carry out their crimes undetected and without breaking into homes.
When it comes to taking objects from cars, faster and more traditional methods are adopted such as smashing windows or forcing windows and doors open to gain access to...