Is my Lexus NX at risk of theft?
Yes, and the risk has grown. The NX jumped into the top ten in 2025 after not making the top 20 the year before, and both old and new shapes are being taken.
- Stolen in 2025
- 951
- UK model ranking
- 8 of 20
- One theft every
- 9.2 hours
- Share of Lexus thefts
- 47%
Lexus NX thefts in context
On average a Lexus NX was stolen every 9.2 hours during 2025, 951 in all (1.7% of 54,830). Lexus lost 2,031 cars in total, so this model was 47% of them. Next up the table: Toyota C-HR, 967.
What Car? notes a significant increase: the NX did not appear in the 2024 top 20.
Which Lexus NXs are being taken
- Thefts were split almost evenly between the current NX (50.4%) and the 2014 to 2021 model (49.6%).
Why thieves pick the Lexus NX
The NX is a premium hybrid SUV built on Toyota technology, so it attracts the same organised crews that target the RAV4 and C-HR, with a higher resale value on top.
Lexus recorded 2,031 thefts as a brand, and the NX alone made up almost half of them, which shows how concentrated the interest is.
Check your own Lexus NX
Both NX generations appear almost equally in the thefts, so the model year is less useful than usual. What matters more is where it is parked and whether anything beyond the factory system has to be beaten before it drives.
Dual layer protection for your Lexus NX
Layer one: stop it leaving
An aftermarket immobiliser that has to be disarmed with a code or separate tag is the most important first layer for an NX, because it does not rely on the factory key and so is not fooled by a relayed signal or a wiring attack.
Layer two: get it back
Add a certified tracker with fast alerts. A premium SUV like this is often moved within minutes, so you want police to have a location while it is still on British roads.
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Habits that lower the risk
- Park nose-in or tight to a wall to make the front of the car harder to reach.
- Use a pouch for the smart key, and keep spare keys away from the front door.
- Consider a driveway post or gate if you have off-road parking.
Local police figures
There is no Lexus NX column in police data. Around Leicester, though, officers recorded 60 vehicle crimes a month on average up to September 2026 (721 in a year). Leicester figures · other towns
Lexus NX theft questions
Why has Lexus NX theft gone up?
The DVLA figures show 951 NX thefts in 2025, a significant rise according to What Car? after it missed the 2024 top 20. It shares hybrid Toyota technology that thieves are actively targeting.
Is the newer Lexus NX safer than the old one?
Not on these figures. Thefts were split 50.4% current model and 49.6% 2014 to 2021 model, so both need extra protection.
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Lexus NX figures: DVLA 2025 records (FOI) via What Car?; police.uk. Checked 6 November 2026. All models. Trademarks belong to their owners.