How Many People Get Locked Out of Their Cars Every Year?

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Car Theft Statistics

  • According to car theft statistics, there were over 932,000 car thefts in 2021.
  • Law enforcement recovers 56% of stolen cars yearly.
  • The number of car thefts ranged from 740,000 to 810,000 from 2010-2020.
  • 2020 had the highest number of car thefts in 10 years.

Lockouts and Accessing Vehicles

  • Brits spend 35 million hours looking for parked cars.
  • 22% of drivers forget where they parked monthly.
  • Multi-story car parks were the most common place to lose a car.
  • Metal keys can get stuck in locks, especially in older cars.
  • Distraction is an important reason for lockouts.
  • If locked in a car, check all doors; don’t assume all are locked.
  • Around 100 people were locked out of cars in a Tesco car park.
  • Hertfordshire Police reassured residents about accessing vehicles.
  • Free lockout service is a AAA membership benefit.
  • You can also call a locksmith, but you have to pay.

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