The DVLA reported 61,343 car thefts in the UK last year, marking the third highest in a decade. Notably, Croydon's Thornton Heath ranked fourth in areas with the highest theft rates, with 557 cars stolen per 100,000. Barking, Hayes, and Birmingham topped the list. The Metropolitan Police emphasizes the importance of locking vehicles to deter thieves and highlights legal issues surrounding unattended idling. Additional safety tips include being aware of carjackers and illegal towing, urging drivers to adopt more responsible parking habits.
Locking your vehicle, even when filling up or parked on your drive, greatly reduces the possibility of it being targeted by an opportunist thief.
It is actually illegal to leave your vehicle running unattended while you de-ice it or warm it up in cold weather.
If your vehicle has wing mirrors that fold in automatically when locked, make sure you lock it properly.
Criminal gangs are looking for vehicles that are clearly left unlocked or unattended, increasing the risk of theft.
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