This week (14 - 20 October) is National Business Crime Week.
A key area we want to target is the theft of tools from vans and below we have put some helpful tips to prevent you being a victim.
To reduce the theft of tools from vehicles, here are five ways to help:
- Secure locking systems: install high-quality locks or deadbolts on vans and toolboxes to make unauthorised access more difficult.
- Vehicle alarms and security cameras: equip vehicles with audible alarms and motion-activated cameras to deter thieves and capture evidence.
- Tool marking and tracking: mark tools with identifiable labels or use GPS tracking devices, making stolen tools harder to sell and easier to recover. Taking note of serial numbers also helps with returning tools if found at a later date.
- Smart parking: park vehicles in well-lit, secure areas, ideally near CCTV cameras.
- Remove tools overnight: when possible, remove tools from vehicles at the end of the workday to eliminate the opportunity for theft.
If there's anything you need to report, please use the following methods:
- Always ring 999 in an emergency
- Derbyshire Constabulary (opens in a new window)
- Telephone 101
- Crimestoppers (opens in a new window) on 0800 555 111
If you're hard of hearing or have a speech impairment use the textphone service 18001 101, text 07800 002414 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (opens in a new window).
