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Car Crime Update from your Coldhurst Neighbourhood Team Did you know, that in the UK, a car is stolen on average every ten minutes (ITV, 2020)? Whilst we can't always prevent it there are simple steps we can all take to reduce our chances of becoming a victim of car crime. Leave your car locked
A simple mistake that can prove calamitous: 44% of cars were broken into via an unlocked door. Leave your car well-lit
80% of car crime occurs during the evening or at night. Parking near street lamps or in a busy area can deter thieves. Leave your car empty
Owners often forget that personal belongings within the car are at as much risk of being stolen as the car itself. 7 Things to think about which could reduce your chances of being a victim: Store car ownership information at home, not in your carSecure number plates with anti-theft screws available from car accessory storesKeep your car keys out of sight in your home Use a Sold Secure soldsecure.com approved anti-theft device on your car. You can search for suppliers on securedbydesign.com When parking in a car park, look for a ‘Park Mark’ parkmark.co.uk indicating the car park meets recognised security levels Fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts to secure alloy wheelsSecure items outside of your vehicle. Anything left on roof-racks, tailgate racks, holiday top boxes or in tool chests are easily stolen when the vehicle is parked. The use of cable locks, padlocks and self-locking tools chests, which are secured to the vehicle, makes them more secure, but still, don’t leave things in them if you can avoid it.The Top 3 Tips we can advise you with as a generalisation are: Be safe ! Rgds Martin | 
