Crime Trend - Thefts of Touring Caravans

24th December 2024

Police Scotland is currently seeing an increase in thefts of touring caravans. Many of these are occurring in rural locations where caravans are stored over the winter months, away from the owner's home address.

A common theme with these crimes, sees the perpetrator(s) overcome any physical security at the site and simply steal the caravan by hitching it to a suitable vehicle and driving away.

If you are storing your caravan over the winter, please consider the security at your chosen storage location. Is there good physical security from fencing and secure gates? is the area well lit and are CCTV cameras in place?

On all occasions it is advised to make use of a good quality hitch lock.

For more information on how to secure your caravan please see https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/vehicle-crime/caravan-security