Vehicle theft has changed dramatically over the past decade, with thieves using more advanced techniques to steal cars and recognising the benefits of working within an Organised Crime Group (OCG). However, the terminology used to describe these thefts has remained relatively unchanged and can prove to be misleading.
Often there is an association made between the type of thief, the method of theft used, and the motivation behind the theft. For example, it is often believed that a basic method of theft would indicate it was committed by an unskilled thief operating alone or in a small group. Similarly, the use of advanced or ‘high-tech’ equipment gives the impression of a well organised criminal network. SBD research shows that this is not necessarily the case and by applying the wrong descriptions to what’s happening it is easy to miss patterns and trends that may be important in preventing vehicle crime.
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SBD has released an exclusive white paper in order to help you describe the terminology used for the types of theft that are occurring, as well as the thieves that are conducting them.
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If you would like your FREE copy of Defining Vehicle Theft and Organised Crime, then email your details to kkuppuswamy@sbd.co.uk today.
