Vehicle Crime Prevention Advice

Dear Resident, 

We want to help look after your vehicle and prevent vehicle crime. 

One deterrent can be bypassed—but multiple measures usually aren’t worth the risk for thieves.

Here are 7 things to consider: 

🔒 1. Locking & Key Safety (Most important)

👉 Keyless theft (“relay attack”) is still one of the most common methods.

🅿️ 2. Parking Choices

🛡️ 3. Physical Security Devices

Thieves often avoid vehicles with visible deterrents:

👉 Visible security = higher effort → thieves move on.

📡 4. Electronic Protection

👁️ 5. Remove Temptation

🏠 6. Home Security Link

Vehicle theft often starts with house entry:

📄 7. Vehicle-Specific Precautions

✅ Quick “Daily Routine” Checklist

Remember, thieves need either the original car keys or access to your keyless signal to steal your vehicle.  If this means committing a burglary to obtain the keys, they will, so make sure you follow our advice on keeping your home safe by visiting - Crime prevention advice | Cheshire Constabulary. 

We hope this information helps.

Kind regards, 

Crime Prevention Team

It is important to us that we know about the issues that cause you concern. We have set up a survey where you can tell us about the things you would like us to focus on in your area.

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