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Tool theft from vans is on the rise

23 September 2025
A survey by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles reveals 28% of van drivers fell victim to tool theft in 2024,

 

Over a quarter of UK van drivers experienced tool theft in 2024, with the average value of stolen tools exceeding £2,400.

A survey by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed that tool theft from UK van drivers is on the rise, with 28% falling victim to the crime in 2024, up from 19% the year before.

The survey of 1,000 UK van drivers found that the value of the stolen tools rose by over 40%, averaging £2,433 last year. Over a quarter (27%) of incidences of tool theft were valued...

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