Vehicle crime

Vehicle crime


Have you been affected by, or do you want to know more about, vehicle crime?

Vehicle crime is:

  • theft of a vehicle
  • theft from a vehicle
  • criminal damage of a vehicle

Other vehicle-related crimes include:

  • joyriding
  • selling stolen vehicles
  • abandoning vehicles
  • drink-driving or drug-driving
  • driving without seatbelts or proper child restraints
  • driving without insurance
  • driving while distracted (e.g. while on a mobile phone)

More information about road traffic incidents.


How you might be feeling

Experiencing vehicle crime can affect you in different ways. Some signs that you’re not coping emotionally may include:

  • general low mood, feeling sad or down
  • not able to concentrate
  • excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
  • difficulty sleeping
  • extreme mood changes of highs and lows
  • withdrawal from friends and activities
  • significant tiredness and low energy
  • inability to cope with daily problems or stress
  • trouble understanding and relating to situations or to people
  • problems with alcohol or drug use
  • dysfunctional eating habits
  • excessive anger, hostility or violence
  • self-harming or suicidal thinking

These are all normal feelings, and you can get support to help you to cope and find a way forward.

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How to report it and what to do

If your vehicle has been stolen, tell the police and your insurance company straight away.

In most cases, it won’t be an emergency, so you should contact the police by calling 101 or via the Greater Manchester Police website.

Make sure you have the following information about your vehicle to hand:

  • vehicle registration number
  • make
  • model
  • colour

You’ll get a crime reference number. Make a note of this because you’ll need it when you tell your insurance company and also when you claim back your vehicle tax. The police will tell DVLA about the theft and if the vehicle is found.

Your insurance company will be able to help you with practical support, such as repairs, recovery or replacement of your vehicle.

In an emergency, always call 999.

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