Vehicle Crime: The Facts Over 2,700 vehicles are stolen every day throughout Europe* Over 50% of these stolen vehicles are never recovered* 85% of stolen cars registered after 1997 were stolen with the car keys** Thieves break into houses or force drivers out of vehicles by carjacking. Stealing the keys is the easiest way they can steal the vehicle. * Source: Europol ** Source: Home Office Research, Development & Statistics Directorate