Cases of deliberate scratches, slashed tyres, snapped windscreen wipers, smashed wing mirrors and broken windows have jumped by 19,238 since 2013 Getty ImagesThe number of cars damaged by vandals has risen by 10 per cent in three years, leading to claims that the attacks could be driven by envy. Figures obtained from police forces in England and Wales show that cases of deliberate scratches, slashed tyres, snapped windscreen wipers, smashed wing mirrors and broken windows have jumped by 19,238 since 2013. The data, which was released under the freedom of information act, showed that 210,418 vehicles were reported to have suffered criminal damage last year, up from 191,180 three years earlier. According to the RAC, the actual figures are believed to be considerably higher as many motorists do not report incidents as they fear it would cause their next insurance premiums to soar. The RAC said there…

Source: The Times November 25, 2017 00:17 UTC