🚐 Van Thefts

🔐🚐 Van Theft & Crime Prevention – Keep Your Vehicle Safe! 💡👮‍♂️

Having your van or work vehicle stolen or broken into can be extremely distressing 😞. Here are some simple steps you can take to help keep your van – and everything inside it – protected 🔒✨.
Using layered security and SBD‑approved products greatly reduces the chance of theft 🛡️.

🔑 Hide Your Keys & Fobs

Keep keys and fobs out of sight and out of reach 👀➡️🚫.
A common method used by thieves is simply taking the keys!
• Never leave them in the van, even for a moment ❌🕒
• Keep them away from doors, windows and letterboxes at home 🏠📪

👁️‍🗨️ Don’t Leave Valuables on Display

Visible items attract opportunist thieves 🎯.
Remove or hide:
📱 Phones
🧭 Satnavs + mounts
💵 Money
👜 Bags & wallets
🕶️ Sunglasses
🧥 Coats / Jackets

If they can see it… they can steal it 👀➡️💼❌

🔒 Always Lock Up & Secure Windows

Whether you’re on your drive, fuelling up ⛽, de‑icing ❄️, or getting a parking ticket…
👉 ALWAYS lock the doors and close the windows.
An unlocked van is the easiest target 🚫🚪.

If your van doesn’t have a factory‑fitted alarm or immobiliser, consider installing an approved one 🛎️🔧.

📡 Install a Vehicle Tracker

Trackers significantly increase recovery rates if your van is stolen 🚚📍.
Many activate automatically and use GPS and other systems to help locate the vehicle.
SBD members can advise on the best option for your van type 👍.

🛠️ Use Physical Security

Simple devices still deter thieves 🚫🔧:
• Steering wheel locks 🔒
• Gear lever locks
• Pedal security boxes
• Theft‑resistant number plate fittings 🔩
• One‑way screws to protect plates 🔐

Where possible, park in a garage or out of sight 🏠🚪.

🏠🔔 Secure Your Garage or Driveway

If you have a house alarm, link it to the garage if possible.
Close driveway gates at night – small steps make a big difference 🌙🚧.

🎥 Consider CCTV

CCTV can deter thieves and help protect your van, tools, and your property 🎥🛡️.
If using home CCTV, make sure you follow ICO guidance 📄✔️.