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For advice and tips on keeping your vehicle and the items inside safe, as well as the Forces new short video from one of its capture cars as a warning to motorists and those criminals who target them.
Keyless theft, also known as 'relay theft' occurs when device is used to fool the car into thinking the key is close by; this unlocks the car and allows the ignition to be started. Cars with keyless entry unlock automatically when the key comes within a short-range distance of the car. The theft, also known as relay theft; occurs when a device is used to fool the car into thinking the key is close by; this unlocks the car and allows the ignition to be started.
Did you know a thief can take the catalytic converter from your car in a matter of minutes and leave you to foot the bill? Precious metals such as rhodium, platinum and palladium are used in some catalytic converters. The price of these metals rise and fall like share prices and have risen sharply in recent years, as a result this has led to an increase in the theft of catalytic convertors. Cars that are most often targeted are older Toyota and Honda motor vehicles as well as some hybrid vehicles, as these vehicles have two power sources, so the catalytic converter is used less frequently. The metals are less likely to corrode, meaning they can be worth more and therefore more attractive to thieves.
This section contains a range of information for keeping vehicles safe and secure, from information about car security, car jacking and cycle hints, to caravan theft and secured car parks.
West Yorkshire Police aims to raise awareness of a recent rise in such thefts among shoppers and clubbers, by encouraging people to take simple steps to avoid becoming a victim
We have put together a list of safety / anti-theft advice for your caravan
Thursday, 21 March, 2024Police have issued a warning following the theft of a van in Ilkley which contained a number of bags of asbestos.
Having your vehicle stolen can be extremely upsetting and have a major impact on your daily routine – getting to work, dropping the kids off at school or running a business.  Car Key burglaries account for just under 10% of burglaries in West Yorkshire and some of the makes and models stolen include VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Audi A3 and Vauxhall Corsa.  The vehicles stolen may end up getting written off, used in other criminal offences, sold on or broken down for parts.
Saturday, 27January, 2024 Police are appealing for information following a serious injury collision involving a motorbike and a parked car in Leeds.   It happened at about 1.30pm yesterday (Friday) in Raynville Road, Bramley, outside Premier Pizza.  
Wednesday 4 October 2023  Police in Calderdale have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to regarding the theft of a vehicle last month.  
Vehicles are usually the second biggest investment that you will make after your home, so it is vital that you make sure they are as secure as possible. Follow our advice to keep your car, motorbike, or other vehicle safe and secure to minimise the risk of it being stolen.
Monday November 6, 2023 Police have thanked the communities of West Yorkshire for their support over the Bonfire weekend.   The Bonfire period is one of the busiest times of the year for the force and there was an increased visible presence in communities to provide reassurance for residents.  
I’m having a dispute with an ex-partner or spouse about… who owns the car / collecting my belongings / breaching their access rights to our children
Wednesday 23 November, 2022 Police have set the wheels in motion for a safer winter on the roads of Kirklees after seizing defective vehicles, making arrests, and educating children in a week of action.