Is my Toyota Prius at risk of theft?
Yes, as a whole car and for its parts. The Prius was twentieth, the third Toyota in the top 20, and hybrids like it are also well known targets for catalytic converter theft.
- Stolen in 2025
- 644
- UK model ranking
- 20 of 20
- One theft every
- 14 hours
- Share of Toyota thefts
- 14%
Toyota Prius thefts in context
On average a Toyota Prius was stolen every 14 hours during 2025, 644 in all (1.2% of 54,830). Toyota lost 4,518 cars in total, so this model was 14% of them. Next up the table: Kia Sportage, 653.
Which Toyota Priuss are being taken
Year-by-year Toyota Prius figures were not released; our fitter judges risk from your key type instead.
Why thieves pick the Toyota Prius
The Prius was Britain's best-known hybrid for years, and many are used as private hire cars that cover high mileage and spend a lot of time parked.
DVLA figures count whole vehicles. Separately, catalytic converters from hybrids are prized for the precious metals inside, which is a different crime but one that Prius owners also need to think about.
Older Priuses also have a long life as private hire cars, so there is steady demand for their hybrid parts.
Check your own Toyota Prius
Look under the car's rear quarter for any existing guard or marking. If your Prius works as a private hire car, check whether your hire licence or fleet operator already asks for a tracker before you buy a second one.
Dual layer protection for your Toyota Prius
Layer one: stop it leaving
An aftermarket immobiliser is the first layer against whole-car theft. For catalytic converter theft, an approved underbody guard or marking kit, and parking where the underside is hard to reach, are the main defences.
Layer two: get it back
A tracker completes dual layer protection. For private hire drivers it also helps keep a record of where the car is and has been.
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Habits that lower the risk
- Park close to a kerb, wall or another car so the underside is harder to reach.
- Keep the smart key in a pouch at night.
- If the car is used for private hire, vary where it waits between jobs when you can.
Local police figures
There is no Toyota Prius 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
Toyota Prius theft questions
How many Toyota Priuses were stolen in 2025?
644 were stolen, the twentieth highest total. Toyota recorded 4,518 thefts as a brand, third overall.
Does a tracker stop catalytic converter theft?
No, a tracker helps recover a stolen car. For catalytic converters, a guard, a marking kit and careful parking are the main defences.
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Toyota Prius figures: DVLA 2025 records (FOI) via What Car?; police.uk. Checked 6 November 2026. All models. Trademarks belong to their owners.