Stolen Tools UK
Supporting the cause
We’re supporting Stolen Tools UK on their mission to reduce tool theft and ultimately stomp it out. By working with local communities and police departments, we aim to reduce tool theft across the nation.
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Keep in the loop with current events, report incidents and learn best practices when it comes to reducing your chances of tool theft
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Powered by STUK data
Every week, we compile Stolen Tools UK's findings into a sleek heat map video showing high impact areas. This map pieces together the information police need to support high-risk areas across the UK. Check out our latest heat map on our Instagram or STUK's Instagram.
Get involved
We support STUK and their members by regularly attending Stop Tool Theft Rallies. These become more powerful with every attendee. Your support helps bolster our cause and turn more heads. Keep up to date with Tell TVL for the latest Tool Marking Events, Van Rallies and more
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Support Stolen Tools UK
Frankie, the Stolen Tools UK founder and owner of The Window Restorer, hosts regular talks about the negative effects stolen tools have on tradespeople and the community and where these tools normally end up. We’ve found that car boot sales are rife with second hand tools that have been illegitimately acquired, making up for a large amount of the resale of stolen goods.
The Shocking Statistics of Tool Theft
The statistics of too theft is an uneasy read, however understanding the situation is the first step in helping prevent it. Keep up to date with information provided by professionals to help keep your livelihood safe
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here you can find answers to the questions we get asked the most. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please reach out to our support team.
What's the difference between a LatchSafe latch protector and traditional Manganese protection plate?
All Manganese plates are designed in such a way that they become more resistant as force is applied to drill them. In the past, these plates were fastened to the door skin using an external studded protection plate located just in front of the vehicle’s latch.
Our research shows that thieves are now trying to get around this by cutting the plate and taking the internal manganese protection off entirely.
LatchSafe is designed to remove this weakness. Instead of attaching to the door skin, it mounts to the latch mechanism itself and prevents thieves from cutting around the protection plate while still offering the proven strength and drill-resistance of manganese steel.
Are the LatchSafe latch protectors available for all vehicles?
Not yet, but we're rolling them out for more and more vehicles all the time, so keep an eye out! If you want to see availability for your current vehicle, please contact us.
Can you see the LatchSafe on the outside of the vehicle?
No. The LatchSafe is fitted to the inside of the door independently to the door skin, meaning nothing is visible on the outside.
Will my automatic locking still work?
Yes, the Latchsafe does not interfere with the locking/unlocking of your vehicle.
How long will it take to fit?
Depending on the vehicle brand and fitter experience, the LatchSafe can take anywhere between 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Will I need to drill the door to fit the LatchSafe?
There is minimal drilling involved for a large majority of Latchsafe installations.
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