National Strategy: National Target

In September 1998 the Prime Minister set a target for a 30 per cent reduction in vehicle crime by 31 March 2004.

The targets set by police authorities under Best Value and published in their Best Value Performance Plans in March 2000 are consistent with the Prime Minister's target.

From April 2001, crime and disorder reduction partnerships will be asked to set specific targets for reducing vehicle crime.

The Government’s target is to reduce thefts of and from vehicles by 30% over 5 years. Vehicle interference and criminal damage do not form part of the target form part of the target. That is because a clear and successful focus on the largest categories of these vehicle crimes - theft of and from a vehicle - will deliver the greatest contribution to achieving that target.