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Tougher sentences for criminals carrying out vehicle theft
Closed
156 signatures
What the petition asks
I recently went through the emotional torture of having my home broken into, my personal belongings rummaged through all in order to steal my 4 week old car from my driveway.
To say I'm heartbroken would be an understatement and anyone that has been through similar would understand these feelings.
To say I'm heartbroken would be an understatement and anyone that has been through similar would understand these feelings.
Over the past 3 years, vehicle theft has increased by over 30%!! 40 police forces within England and Wales reported over 85,000 cases last year alone meaning the true figure is tremendously higher.
There is a lot of money in vehicle theft and with the sentence currently standing at 12 months (if charged as High Culpability), you can understand why its on the increase as the criminals feel untouchable
We demand that Vehicle Theft Criminals MUST face far tougher sentences
There is a lot of money in vehicle theft and with the sentence currently standing at 12 months (if charged as High Culpability), you can understand why its on the increase as the criminals feel untouchable
We demand that Vehicle Theft Criminals MUST face far tougher sentences
Timeline
| 8 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jul 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
156
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Jan 2018
Closed
8 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.