Theft of Motor Vehicle

🔑 Keyless Car Theft – What You Need to Know

1️⃣ What do we want the public to know?

Keyless car systems are convenient, but they can be targeted by thieves if simple precautions aren’t taken.

Most modern vehicles use key fobs that communicate with the car using radio frequency (RF) signals. These signals allow doors to unlock and engines to start without inserting a key.

How keyless entry works:

The risk:
Criminals can use equipment to relay or amplify the signal from a key fob inside a home, allowing them to unlock and steal a vehicle without forcing entry.

2️⃣ How do we want the public to feel?

✅ Reassured that this crime can be prevented
✅ Confident that small steps make a big difference
✅ Supported by their local Safer Neighbourhood Team

This advice forms part of our ongoing work to reduce vehicle crime and protect residents as part of national NPCC vehicle crime prevention activity and local neighbourhood priorities.

3️⃣ What do we want the public to do?

🚗 Protect your vehicle by taking simple steps:

A Faraday bag blocks radio signals, preventing criminals from accessing your vehicle electronically. Many police forces issue or recommend these as a proven crime‑prevention measure.

📣 Have concerns or seen suspicious behaviour in your area?
Get in touch with your local Safer Neighbourhood Team via
👉www.neighbourhoodmatters.co.uk