Theft of Catalytic Converter - Astonfields Industrial Estate

Police have been made aware of the theft of a Catalytic converter and a Diesel Particulate Filter from a vehicle on the Astonfields Industrial Estate, Stafford. 

This has happened overnight between the 24th August and 25th August 2025. 

If you have any information that may be linked or any CCTV, please contact Staffordshire Police either by calling 101 or visiting the Staffordshire Police website where you can use the live chat option. 

Please use reference 21250130472

Thank you for your time, 

PCSO 28229 Maguire

Prevent it

Although catalytic converter thefts are increasing, there are steps that you can take to protect your vehicle. 

To keep your catalytic converter safe, you can ask your car dealer for advice on locks or guards that are approved by the vehicle manufacturer and tested to Sold Secure Gold.

Alternatively, try to make sure your vehicle is parked in a garage overnight, or if you have a commercial vehicle, park it in a secure compound. If this isn’t possible, park in an area that’s well-lit and overlooked and try to park so that the converter can’t be easily reached by potential thieves. Vehicles that sit high above the road are particularly vulnerable.

You should also register your converter and mark it with a forensic marker, which will make it harder for thieves to dispose of.

Visit Secured by Design or Sold Secure Gold for more details.