THURROCk police officers have taken to social media to highlight their work tackling vehicle crime.

A statement from the district force says: "Vehicle crime is a particular focus at the moment even though 2024 saw a 13% drop in reported offences compared with the previous year."

Sergeant Adam Priest, of Thurrock Community Policing Team, says: "Any victim of crime is one too many and we know how the theft of a vehicle or its contents can disrupt people's daily lives and, often, seriously damage their livelihoods," he says.

"We mount regular operations to target thefts of and from vehicles, from motorbikes and cars to HGVs.

"Operations vary depending on what crime types are prevalent at the time. Should the pattern change, we will change our tactics.

"Which is why we rely on the public reporting thefts to us – so we can spot emerging trends and identify hotspot areas and times, and direct our policing activity accordingly.

"We asked hotels to allow workers to take their tools into their rooms to keep them safe overnight.

"I'm delighted to say that the vast majority agreed and last year reports of thefts from vehicles dropped by 22.7%, compared with 2023.

"Vehicle theft rates are coming down, too. Our visible patrols are a deterrent and we also use unmarked cars to try to catch criminals in the act."

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