Tag : car theft
‘Alarming’ increase in illegal ‘chop shops’ as demand for stolen car parts soars
The number of car ‘chop shops’ uncovered by police has doubled as the market for stolen used car parts surges.
Vehicle thefts in UK up 30% on back of rising used car values
Vehicle thefts in the UK have risen by nearly a third (29.7%) to 115,822 since 2020 as criminals capitalise on the rising value of cars and … Read More »
Rising keyless car theft leads to record high in claims costs
A surge in vehicle crime, including keyless car theft, led to record insurance pay-outs in 2018, with more than £1m being paid every day in the … Read More »
Vehicle thefts up nearly 50% in five years
Theft of motor vehicles has leapt 49% over the last five years, according to new data by the Home Office on crime recorded by the police.
Tracker’s top tips to prevent keyless ‘relay attack’ theft
Car tracking and security specialist Tracker has published a list of top tips on safeguarding against keyless ‘relay’ car theft as it warns that nearly 96% … Read More »
