The Nissan Juke Tekna CVT has become the UK's most stolen vehicle, according to new data. The petrol model jumped from fifth place in 2025 to top the list in 2026, with a 19% year-on-year increase in thefts.
Nissan Juke leads theft rankings
Data from Tempcover shows there were 197 thefts of the Nissan Juke Tekna CVT in the first six months of the year, compared to 165 in the same period in 2025. The hybrid Toyota C-HR Dynamic HEV CVT was second with 160 thefts, while the petrol Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo was third with 140 thefts. The hybrid Toyota C-HR Excel HEV CVT was targeted 125 times.
Overall thefts decline
Despite the Juke's rise, total recorded vehicle thefts for the six-month period fell. A total of 25,050 thefts were recorded across the UK, down from 27,831 in 2025. This still equates to 138 cars stolen per day, or one vehicle taken around every 10 minutes and 24 seconds.
Security advice and expert comment
The Metropolitan Police has previously urged road users to always lock their vehicle, keep keys safe, park responsibly, fit in-car security locks, double-check electric locking devices, and watch for illegal tow trucks.
Jake Lambert, temporary car insurance expert at Tempcover, stressed that security must "keep pace" with modern technology, with EVs likely to be one of the next big targets. He said: "Beyond Faraday pouches and parking nose-in to block wiring access, EV owners must secure their companion app. If the app holds a digital key, set a PIN or biometric lock - a basic password isn't enough. Lock charging cables to prevent component theft, and keep software updates active."
Lambert added: "Comprehensive cover already protects you against theft however it happens - whether by spoofed signal, cloned key, or hotwire. But it’s still essential to get the basic habits right: don't leave the app logged in on unlocked phones, and keep physical keys away from your front door. Simple steps like these keep any insurance claim more straightforward if the worst happens."
