Tag: van theft
Van drivers hit by £3.5 billion in stolen tools
A new survey claims that tool theft from UK van drivers is on the rise, with 28% falling victim to the crime in 2024 – up from 19% the year before.
Thousands of van drivers still leave tools overnight in vehicle
More than 15,400 cases of tool theft from vans were made to police across the UK last year, a new report confirms.
How to stop your van being stolen
With expensive equipment locked inside, vans are often the target of thieves in the UK - we discuss ways to prevent your van being stolen.
Van crime falls in 2019 but still costs victims thousands
The number of vans stolen and thefts from vans dropped in 2019 – but the average cost of goods stolen is increasing.
Theft from vans costing tradespeople £264 million a year
Tool theft from vans costs trade professionals £264 million a year and can put them out of work for 30 days at a time on average.
Six tips to protect your van from theft
Security is something that all van owners should be prioritising, with the number of vans stolen increasing by 45% over the last four years.