a 2 Crime in britain today a Most of the crimes committed in britain (90% are crimes against property i.e theft handling stolen goods fraud forgery and criminal damage aA large number of these crimes involve cars a Offences recorded by the police in England wales(in thousands)(P132)A 2 Crime in Britain Today  Most of the crimes committed in Britain (90%) are crimes against property i.e. theft, handling stolen goods, fraud, forgery and criminal damage .  A large number of these crimes involve cars.  Offences recorded by the police in England & Wales (in thousands) (P132)