The line graph provided illustrates the thefts per thousand vehicles between Great Britain, Sweden, France and Canada in 10 years.
Overall, Great Britain consistently recorded the highest number of vehicle thefts throughout the period, although there were some fluctuations. In contrast, Sweden experienced a steady increase, while France and Canada remained lower and relatively stable.
Great Britain had the highest vehicle theft during this period. The figure rose from approximately 17 per thousand vehicles in 1990 to 20 in 1993 before falling sharply to around 16 in 1994. It then increased again, reaching 20 thefts per thousand vehicles again in 1997 and declining back to roughly 16 by 1999. Meanwhile, Sweden displayed a consistent upward trend, increasing from about 8 thefts per thousand vehicles in 1990 to approximately 14 at the end of the ten-year period.
By comparison, France and Canada recorded significantly lower theft rates throughout the period. France fluctuated slightly between 5 and 7 thefts per vehicle, ending at approximately 6 in 1999. Similarly, Canada remained significantly stable, with the figures generally staying between 5 and 6 thefts per thousand vehicles over the period.
