Car Theft Figures A Major Concern - Teather

10.25.12am UTC (GMT +0000) Tue 1st Feb 2005

Charles Kennedy and Sarah Teather MP are calling for more police on Brent's streets.

Local Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Teather has expressed concern at the latest Car Theft figures released by the Government. Between 2001-2003 Car theft rocketed by almost 22% making Brent the highest rise in such crime in London. Overall in London Car Theft fell by 15.82% in this period. The figures were revealed by the Brent East MP following a parliamentary question.

Local Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Teather said:

"These figures are a major concern. Whilst the rest of London saw a drop in car theft, the chances of a Brent resident having their car stolen has increased dramatically. These figures show why we need more police on patrol in Brent."

The figures released by the Government are for 2001-2003, the last full years for such figures.

On average car theft fell in London by 15.82% between 2001-2003.

The three biggest rises were:

Brent (21.99%)

Barnet (13.92%)

Harrow (13.81%)

In Camden car thefts fell by 22.46%