Although Home Office reports indicate that car crime is falling, over 360 cars are still attacked by criminals every hour. As vehicle security becomes more sophisticated, so do the techniques of the professional thief, with the measures they use to break into, steal or sell-on cars becoming more and more ingenious.
However, there are many steps you can take to help combat car crime, including common sense behaviour that can help to deter thieves, security devices such as car alarms, immobilisers, tracking systems and specially designed plates to prevent number plate theft. If thieves do manage to steal your car or its identity, we offer some practical help and guidance on what to do next.