Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Vehicle Crime
In the previous six weeks, we have seen an increase in opportunistic thefts from vehicles. Items stolen have ranged from Phones and Sat Navs to clothing and food.
Theft of vehicles are still low, criminals are preferring mopeds and motorbikes.
Thieves still target vehicles in basic and often opportunistic ways. The most common method is by smashing a window because items are on show in the vehicle.
• Leaving items on show is an invitation – power leads, SatNavs and mounts, stereo front panels, coins, sunglasses, tools, clothing and bags should be removed from the vehicle or placed out of sight. If possible, try to remove the mark left behind by the suction pad.
• Ensure your windows are closed and doors locked each time you leave your vehicle, no matter how long. Double check the locks as thieves often try door handles on the off chance they are unlocked. It is worth pulling the door handle to make sure it is locked.
• Remove disabled parking permits when not in use. Apply for a companion badge if you are a Haringey resident.
• Register your valuables at immobilise.com and never leave them inside an unattended vehicle.
• Remove all tools from vehicles
• Keys and ignition fobs should kept safe and out of sight and reach – the most common ways to steal a car or van is to take the keys or ignition fob, either when left in the vehicle or from your home through burglary. Try not to keep your keys in an obvious place such as the hallway or kitchen.
• Thieves are using sophisticated methods to steal vehicles with electronic keys - a scanner is used to locate the signal from the key. To prevent this, always keep the electronic key in a security pouch when not in use. SBD (Secured by design) are the police initiative and have approved Faraday bags if you have an electronic/passive key.
• Fit theft resistant number plate fittings – stolen number plates are commonly used to hide the identity of stolen vehicles. Use one way clutch head screws and adhesive to secure the plate. We have kits available, please contact your local SNT.
• Fitting locking wheel nuts will reduce the likelihood of wheels and tyres being stolen.
• Fit an alarm or immobiliser if your vehicle does not have one.
• Set the steering wheel lock if your vehicle is fitted with one. If not, use a bar type steering lock each time you leave your vehicle.
• Also consider using a gear stick lock.
• Consider fitting a tracking device to your vehicle to help recover it if stolen.
MOPEDS:
1. LOCK it by using disc locks to secure the front brake disc and stop it from being wheeled away.
2. LOCK it by using grip locks on the handlebars and always engage your steering lock.
3. CHAIN your back wheel to street furniture and with the chain off the ground. If not, thread the chain through the frame and back wheel to protect parts being stolen. Thieves can easily use a hammer or angle grinder if a lock is on the ground.
4. COVER your bike and make it less attractive to thieves as they often look to steal specific models. We recommend using a professionally fitted, Thatcham approved alarm and tracking system which will put off thieves and could reduce your insurance premiums.
Your local neighbourhood officers are available for crime prevention visits. Please contact us for more information.
With the advice above and active patrolling from your local police team, we can all help to reduce opportunistic vehicle crime.
Tags for Forum Posts: theft from car, vehicle crime
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Justin Guest on
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SNT. I am curious about how this works, can you share any more information, or web links so we can see how this works. A couple of cars in our street have been robbed (I believe) by this route.
"• Thieves are using sophisticated methods to steal vehicles with electronic keys - a scanner is used to locate the signal from the key. To prevent this, always keep the electronic key in a security pouch when not in use. SBD (Secured by design) are the police initiative and have approved Faraday bags if you have an electronic/passive key."
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Permalink Reply by Antoinette on
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I once had my bag stolen off my front seat while I was putting money in the meter. It can happen in a millisecond so now I always lock the door behind me....I also once left my bag on the passenger seat next to me and had someone open the door to grab it whilst stopped at a set of lights so I also always use the central locking when I am in the car....also reduces the risk of being car-jacked (not that that is likely when you drive an old jalopy like mine...)
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You need something like this...
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Don't tempt me, Justin!
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Several people on my street have had belongings stolen from their car which they were sure they'd locked, but which had no visible signs of break-in. In our case two child seats plus the isofix bases (800 quid's worth), plus a few random worthless bits and pieces. I've heard of micro scooters, pushchairs, broken satnavs, seemingly anything. Are there any schemes in place looking into this kind of theft?
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Permalink Reply by Mavic Starfish on
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Saw 3 blokes walking along Langham rd last Saturday morning 7.50, as I set off on my run, and only noticed them because they were 3 abreast so I had to move into the rd. as I came up alongside them, one tried a door handle which luckily didn't open, but I made a mental note of the faces. Low level crime is on the increase, almost like the area is being targeted, nice houses with locals who don't say anything. I include myself in that because there was 3 of them.
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on
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My car has a habit of unlocking itself from time to time, because of an issue with the central locking. It's always horrible when you know someone has got in there - last time they just took (old) sungalsses and baby wipes, and I make sure never to leave anything valuable inside. I remember a time when thieves regularly broke our car window to steal the radio...
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Permalink Reply by Roger on
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... not one mention of the crime of driving a polluting car... those of you with children should be especially aware of the damage that both diesel and petrol cars do to developing minds and bodies... never mind the rest of us... the air that we breathe is so toxic that the EU is taking our government to court again... for the third time... just use public transport...
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Driving a car isn't a crime...honest to betsy
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