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Caravan and motorhome thefts up 14% in 2022 according to new report

Thefts of caravans and motorhomes rose by 13.8%*, in 12 months according to a new report by AX Track following a freedom of information request to all UK police forces. The data obtained by AX Track shows that of the 30 responses received from the 45 police forces in the UK, 12 saw more reported...

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How to protect your farm vehicles from theft

How to protect your farm vehicles from theft

The risk of farm vehicle thefts tends to increase dramatically in winter, with longer, darker evenings making it easier for thieves to operate in quieter rural areas. According to statistics from Aviva, 76% of general vehicle thefts occur during the darker hours of the winter months. Their study...

Why should caravan and motorhome users install tracking devices?

Why should caravan and motorhome users install tracking devices?

Due to the overwhelming demand for motorhomes and caravans in the UK, top-of-the-range vehicles in this category are being targeted by thieves as much as luxury cars. Since travel restrictions were imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the demand for staycations,...

New figures show stolen vehicle recovery rate down from 80% to 28%

New figures show stolen vehicle recovery rate down from 80% to 28%

In 2006, the percentage of recovered stolen vehicles was 80%; as of 2021, that percentage has dropped to 28%, according to Home Office statistics. As recovery rates have plummeted, vehicle thefts in England and Wales are now costing insurers almost £1.5 billion per year. Back in 2006, the average...

Vehicle thefts in the UK rise by 30% as criminals capitalise on rising value of cars and components

Vehicle thefts in the UK rise by 30% as criminals capitalise on rising value of cars and components

Vehicle thefts in the UK have risen by nearly a third (29.7%) to 115.5%,822* since 2020 according to new research which reveals the full-year statistics from 2022.

What is keyless car theft, and how can fleet managers prevent it?

What is keyless car theft, and how can fleet managers prevent it?

Keyless car theft has been named one of the top factors behind the recent rise in vehicle crime in the UK. But what is keyless car theft, and how can fleet managers prevent it?