Police forces with the highest five Car Theft Areas Per Head
- City of London
- Greater Manchester
- Metropolitan Police Service
- Thames Valley
- Warwickshire
Police forces with the lowest five Car Theft Areas Per Head
- Devon and Cornwall
- North Yorkshire
- Hampshire
- Hertfordshire
- Norfolk
ICL stress that simple precautions can help reduce the risks:
- Never leave vehicle engines running unattended.
- Do not store keys near a letterbox or window at home.
- Don’t leave any valuables in sight when parked.
- Have visual deterrents such as steering wheel locks and car tracker systems.
- Try to park in a garage and stay in well-lit areas covered by CCTV in car parks.