Is my Range Rover Sport at risk of theft?
Yes, and because of its value each theft costs more. Range Rover Sport thefts fell 20%, but 700 were still taken in 2025.
- Stolen in 2025
- 700
- UK model ranking
- 16 of 20
- One theft every
- 13 hours
- Share of Land Rover thefts
- 19%
Range Rover Sport thefts in context
DVLA logged 700 stolen Range Rover Sports in 2025, 1.3% of all 54,830 thefts and about one every 13 hours. It made up 19% of the 3,690 Land Rover thefts. Next up the table: BMW 1 Series, 754.
Fleet News reports Range Rover Sport thefts fell 20% on 2024.
Which Range Rover Sports are being taken
The publisher gave no breakdown by year for the Range Rover Sport, so every age should be treated alike.
Why thieves pick the Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport is one of the most valuable cars on the list, which makes it a priority for organised crews who move high-value vehicles quickly, often abroad.
Land Rover's newer keys and security updates are linked to falling thefts across the brand. Owners of older cars, or cars that have not had updates, should assume the risk is higher.
Range Rover Sport thefts are less numerous than for everyday models, but each one is a large claim, which is why insurers focus on the tracker category.
Check your own Range Rover Sport
Ask your insurer for the exact tracker requirement in writing before you book. On a car at this value, cover can depend on the category being fitted and the subscription staying active.
Dual layer protection for your Range Rover Sport
Layer one: stop it leaving
For a car at this value, an aftermarket immobiliser that is disarmed separately from the factory key should be the minimum first layer, ideally alongside a physical steering lock and secure off-road parking.
Layer two: get it back
Most insurers require a certified tracker on a Range Rover Sport, often a monitored S5 or S7 category. Fit the category your policy names so you are covered if the worst happens.
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Habits that lower the risk
- Ask a Land Rover retailer whether your car has had every available security update.
- Use driveway posts or gates, and good lighting with a camera.
- Keep keys in a pouch and away from the front of the house; key burglary is common for high-value cars.
Local police figures
police.uk does not say whether a Range Rover Sport was involved. What it does show: 941 vehicle offences near Bristol in the 12 months to September 2026, roughly 78 each month. Bristol figures · other towns
Range Rover Sport theft questions
Are Range Rover Sports still being stolen?
Yes. The DVLA recorded 700 thefts in 2025, sixteenth in the list, after a 20% fall reported by Fleet News.
What tracker does a Range Rover Sport need?
Usually whichever category your insurer names, often S5 or S7. Check your policy schedule and we will match it.
Protect your Range Rover Sport
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Range Rover Sport figures: DVLA 2025 records (FOI) via What Car?; police.uk. Checked 6 November 2026. All models. Trademarks belong to their owners.