Theft of Vehicle Registration Plates

Community Crime Prevention Alert: Registration Plate Theft

Police are reminding residents to remain vigilant following reports of vehicle registration plates being stolen from parked vehicles.

Registration plate theft is often linked to other criminal offences, with stolen plates commonly fitted to other vehicles to avoid detection when committing crimes such as fuel theft, making off without payment, parking offences, and other road traffic offences.

How to Protect Your Registration Plates

✅ Fit anti-theft security screws to both front and rear registration plates.

✅ Park in a well-lit, secure location where your vehicle is visible to residents or CCTV.

✅ Where possible, park in a garage or secure compound overnight.

✅ Regularly check that your registration plates remain securely attached.

✅ Consider marking the rear of your plates with your postcode or vehicle registration number to help identify stolen property.

✅ Install CCTV, video doorbells, or vehicle surveillance systems where practical.

✅ Report any suspicious persons seen examining vehicles or tampering with registration plates.

If Your Registration Plate Is Stolen

If you have witnessed suspicious activity involving vehicles or registration plates in your area, please report it to the police. Community vigilance can play a vital role in preventing and detecting crime.