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London car theft makes south a risk

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2 October 2014

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The research conducted by Intelligent Car Leasing included 42 police forces

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.

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