Top protection tips as vehicle theft up 50% in five years

A car security expert offers his top tips to protect your car as vehicle theft has seen a 50% rise across the East of England in the last five years.

Since 2013, vehicle theft has risen by 70% in Hertfordshire, 57% in Essex, 49% in Cambridgeshire, 35% in Norfolk, 32% in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, and 5% in Suffolk.

Thames Valley, which includes Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire also saw a rise of 49%.

Spencer Gruskin says following this advice will reduce the risk of your car being stolen.