Hi everyone please see below a little bit of advice to help safeguard yourselves from theft from Vehicle crime. 

The following section contains crime prevention and reduction advice for motorists and car park owners, as well as tactics that will assist police and partners to reduce this type of vehicle crime.

Most offences of theft from vehicle are opportunist. If valuable possessions (e.g. handbags, laptops, mobile phones) are left on show inside a vehicle, it is much more likely to be targeted by thieves.

Even items of little value, such as shopping bags and clothing, may tempt a potential thief to break into the vehicle to see whether they contain anything worth stealing.

Offences can take place during the day or night, whether a vehicle is parked in a driveway, on the street or in a public car park. Typically, thieves will smash windows to gain entry. Sometimes they will break door locks or, on older vehicles, prise the door away from the body of the vehicle.

Prevention advice for the public

When leaving your vehicle, close all windows and lock your car.

Upon locking your vehicle test the door to ensure it is definitely locked.

Park your vehicle in an attended car park.

Look for public car parks approved by the Park Mark scheme.

When parking at home, use your garage. If you don't have a garage, park in a well-lit area if possible.

Don't leave anything on display in your vehicle.

Take all your personal possessions with you.

Do not hide any valuable items. Take it with you or leave it at home.

Leave the glove box open to show there's nothing inside.

Do not store ownership documents inside the vehicle.

For information on alarms speak to your manufacturer and visit the Sold Secure website.

Thankyou for reading

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