What you can do to help prevent vehicle crime?

What you can do to help prevent vehicle crime

Simple precautions to make stealing or breaking into vehicles harder and less attractive for thieves:

Install Anti-Theft Security Devices

Have an Alarm fitted and use it
Use Mechanical immobilisers such as Steering locks
Get a professional fitted Electronic Immobiliser if your car does not have one
Having a Biometric Immobiliser professional fitted to your vehicle can deter and prevent your vehicle being stolen by amateur or professional criminals.
Vehicle Tracking Devices are great for piece of mind and tracing your vehicle down if it is stolen
Get a Locking Petrol Cap
Fit Wheel Nuts
Car Registration Number and Window Etching have unique identification marks for instant detection
Use UV Ultra Violet pens to security mark any valuables in the car, such as Sat Nav systems and radios and make a note of them all

Common Sense Defence Tips

Always Lock all windows, doors and sunroof every time you leave the vehicle
Never Leave Your Keys in the ignition even if is just for a few seconds (even when you are at the petrol station) or to heat the car up in winter
Always Take Your Keys with you when you leave your vehicle
Always Remove All Valuables from sight even an empty carrier bag and never keep them in the car overnight. If you leave things on display this will attract thieves who will see it as an open invitation.
Avoid Identity Theft. Never Leave Important Documents in your car such as your passport, driving licence, bank statements, bank cards, car registration or any other information with your personal information. Criminals will use this information to steal your identity and to gain access to your bank accounts.
Never hide a spare set of keys in your vehicle. Don’t help offenders to steal your vehicle after they have broken into it.
Parking your car in a safe place is important. Use car parks with CCTV and onsite security. Always try to park in well lit areas with plenty of pedestrians so any suspicious activity will be noticed.
Try to use your garage or your driveway for parking at home
Avoid theft by towing or lifting by turning your wheels towards the kerb when parking. This will make towing your car more difficult for thieves who steal your car using a tow or lorry. Park in your garage or driveway at home and park in a busy area when out and about.