SECURITY HUB
REAL INFORMATION.
A SAFER TOMORROW.
Welcome to the Secure Track Solutions Security Hub. Here you'll find up-to-date information, crime statistics, expert advice and practical tips to help you protect your vehicle and assets. Knowledge is one of the most powerful security tools. And we're here to give you it.Â
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THE FACTS
VEHICLE THEFT IN THE UK
Vehicle theft remains a growing problem across the UK. These statistics highlight the scale of the issue and why proactive security is more important than ever.Â
Victims of car theft over the past 4 years.Â
343,496
Vehicle thefts alone just in the West Midlands since 2022.
53,899
One vehicle stolen every 10 minutes in the UK.
1 EVERY
10 MINUTES
Only 13% of stolen vehicles are ever recovered.
13%
One vehicle stolen every 10 minutes in the UK.
1 Every 10 Minutes
Only 13% of stolen vehicles are ever recovered.
13%
LOCK PICKING
Less common today but still used against some mechanical locking systems.Â
KEY FISHING
Gaining access to the CANBUS system to send digital commands such as "Unlock & Start".
CODE GRABBING
Intercepting & Exploiting wireless signals from key fobs to record and replicate frequencies.Â
Thieves misuse the OBD-II system to gain unauthorised access.Â
UNDERSTANDING THE METHODS USED
HOW THIEVES TARGET VEHICLES
RELAY THEFT
Roughly 56% of modern vehicle theft alone involve electric keyless attacks
OBD PORT REPROGRAMMING
CANBUS INJECTION
Criminals fish for keys through letterboxes, windows and doors.
Unlocked vehicles or keys left inside create perfect opportunities.Â
OPPORTUNITY THEFT
One vehicle stolen every 10 minutes in the UK.
1 Every 10 Minutes
Only 13% of stolen vehicles are ever recovered.
13%
Roughly 56% of modern vehicle theft along involve electric key less attacks.
Relay Theft
Thieves misuse the OBD-II system to gain unauthorised access.
OBD Reprogramming
Intercepting & exploiting wireless signals from key fobs to record and replicate frequencies.
Code Grabbing
Gaining access to the CANBUS system to send commands such as "Unlock & Start".
CANBUS Injection
Criminals fish for keys through letterboxes, doors and open windows.
Key Fishing
Unlocked vehicles or keys left inside create perfect opportunities.
Opportunity Theft
Lock Picking
Less common today but still used against some mechanical locking systems.Â
PROTECT YOURSELF
TOP TIPS TO REDUCE THE RISK
Consider a tested and proven immobiliser.Â
Consider a GPS tracker for recovery.Â
Install a dashcam for evidence.Â
Park in well-lit secure areas
Keep keys away from doors and windows.
Use multiple layers of security.
USEFUL RESOURCES
