Drive down vehicle crime in your area

Drive down vehicle crime in your area

You can help drive down vehicle crime in your area. Here are tips to follow – 

Do not display

Remove all valuables from your car when you park. Even an old coat or a plastic bag left behind can tempt a thief.

Key values

Keep your keys safe. Never leave the ignition key in your vehicle while it is unattended for example, at a petrol station.

Perfect parking

If you have a garage, use it. If not, always try to park in a well-lit, open location. Use secure car parks displaying the official Park Mark TM sign.

Trust locks, not luck

Lock all doors, close all windows and shut the sunroof every time you leave your car however briefly. Use a steering lock.

Be alarmed

Install an alarm to deter thieves from not stealing your car but also taking items from it.

Make your mark

Protect valuable items you often take in your car by marking them with your registration number or postcode using an ultraviolet pen.

Sat-nav – would you be lost without it?

Given the chance car thieves will make a beeline straight for your satellite navigation equipment. Follow these tips to keep your sat-nav safe: