Reducing Vehicle Crime

Hello

Resident

Vehicle Security

The chances of becoming a vehicle crime victim in the WestMidlands is extremely low, However there is

plenty you can do to reduce your chances even further.

It may be difficult to protect your car from a determined, professional thief but most car crimes is committed

by opportunists who are put off by simple and cheap security precautions.

Property mark gadgets like sat navs with your postcode and house number, and register the serial number

Top 5 quick tips

Lock your vehicle

Remove all valuables

Don't leave keys in the ignition

Remove sat nav suction marks

Park in a secure area

Park your vehicle in a well lit area or drive way or garage. Criminals love using the cover of darkness

Don't give criminals a chance- remember to remove it or lose it. Its really is that simple when it comes to

keeping your car and your belongings safe.

If your car is stolen or broken into:

Contact the police as soon as possible- call 101 and ask for your local station.

If possible, have available full details available of the make, model and registration number of the vehicle.

Make a list of any property stolen from the vehicle, giving as much details as possible.

Visit www.west-midlands.police.uk/safermotors for more information.

few other websites for information.

Thank you.

Message Sent By
Stephen O'loughlin
(West Midlands Police - Wolverhampton, PCSO, Wolverhampton - Wednesfield & Heath Town)