The line graph compares the number of car thefts per 1000 vehicles in four countries, namely Great Britain, Sweden, France, and Canada, from 1990 to 1998.
Overall, vehicle thefts were far higher in Britain than in the other countries throughout the whole time frame, and while theft rates in Canada, France, and Britain slightly fluctuated, the rate in Sweden noticeably increased.
The theft rates in Canada, France, and Sweden followed a fairly similar pattern over the first five years, ranging between 5 and 10 per thousand. Canada and France maintained a similar pattern with slight variations from 1994 onwards. Sweden experienced an upward trend, starting at around 8 thefts and finishing at about 12.
Car thefts in Great Britain began at 18 per thousand, far exceeding those of the other countries. The rate marginally varied over the period, reaching a peak of 20 thefts in 1996. Afterwards, it gradually decreased and ended slightly lower than where it began, at approximately 17.
