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flag Essex had 6,164 tool thefts from vehicles in 2024, with most occurring at night and costing victims £1,595 and days of work.

flag A UK study using police data from 2024 found Essex ranks among the worst areas for tool theft from vehicles, with 6,164 incidents reported across 27 police forces. flag West Yorkshire had the highest theft rate, followed by Bedfordshire. flag January saw the most thefts, mostly on weekdays between 6 pm and 6 am. flag Sixty-six percent of tradespeople reported losing tools, with 35% stolen while vehicles were parked on-site. flag Fewer than 43% remove tools overnight, and one in three lack tool insurance. flag The average stolen set was valued at £1,119, costing victims about £1,595 and one to two workdays per incident.

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