HOT OFF THE PRESS

The statistics are alarming:

  • 76% of UK tradespeople reported tool theft in 2024, with 23% targeted three times or more.

  • In 2023, £98 million worth of tools were stolen, leading to £82 million in lost jobs due to tradespeople being unable to work.

  • Every 21 minutes, tools are stolen from a vehicle in the UK

  • 94% of trades people invest in security upgrades, spending an average of £626, yet thefts continue to rise.

  • London has witnessed a 60% increase in tool thefts from vans between 2020 and 2023, with losses escalating from £5.5 million to £14.3 million.