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SCREEN United Kingdom Cargo Theft Report Q2 2017
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table of contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Areas of Concern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Methods and Locations of Thefts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Targeted Commodities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Leicestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Areas of Concern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Methods and Locations of Thefts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Targeted Commodities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Areas of Concern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Methods and Locations of Thefts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Targeted Commodities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Essex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Areas of Concern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Methods and Locations of Thefts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Targeted Commodities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Nottinghamshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Areas of Concern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Methods and Locations of Thefts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Targeted Commodities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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As in Q1, consumer goods continued to be the most
frequently stolen goods in the second quarter of 2017.
Apparel products, food and beverages, and electronics
were also amongst the top commodities stolen in the
country during this period. Additionally, BSI recorded
several incidents of fuel thefts from parked cargo trucks,
which represented seven percent of the total theft
incidents in the United Kingdom. These incidents primarily
occurred in April and May, when gas prices were relatively
high for this quarter. BSI finds that there are significant
spikes in fuel thefts when oil prices rise.
Cargo trucks carrying soft-sided trailers face the
highest risks for cargo theft in the United Kingdom.
During Q2, thieves also entered secure logistics facilities
and company compounds to conduct cargo theft
operations from trailers and trucks. Cargo thieves also
targeted other freight modalities during this quarter,
including shipping containers and freight trains. However,
these theft incidents were rare.
Nearly 72 percent of cargo theft incidents recorded by BSI
in the second quarter of 2017 involved the slash-and-grab
tactic, in which thieves cut into the tarpaulins of soft-sided
trailers to steal goods. The next leading theft type involved
theft from hard-sided trailers, in which thieves broke trailer
locks to steal items. BSI also observed several violent theft
incidents this quarter, during which thieves threatened or
physically assaulted cargo truck drivers. In one altercation,
a cargo truck driver experienced facial injuries after the
assailant struck the driver with an unknown object.
Quarterly incident data indicate that most highway
thefts occurred on the United Kingdom’s M1 motorway.
Approximately 33 percent of all theft incidents recorded
during the second quarter of 2017 occurred on this major
transit route, which extends north-south from London
to Leeds. The A14 highway, which connects to the M1
at Junction 19, observed the second highest number of
thefts. Other roads and motorways of concern include the
A1, M40, A43, and A2.
Most cargo theft incidents occurred during the middle of
the week, with Wednesday and Friday experiencing the
most theft incidents during Q2. However, Tuesday and
Thursday saw a significant amount of thefts as well. BSI
analysis indicates that, historically, cargo theft rates in
the United Kingdom dramatically drop once the weekend
begins, and the least thefts occurred on Saturday and
Sunday again in Q2. This trend is primarily driven by
weekend driving restrictions in the United Kingdom, which
limit travel hours for weekend commercial driving.
Companies lost over an estimated £11,310,859
($14,640,775) due to cargo theft during the second
quarter. This equates to an average £29,151 ($37,733) per
cargo theft incident. The highest-value single cargo theft
this quarter occurred in Nottinghamshire, after thieves cut
into the tarpaulin of a cargo truck parked at a layby and
stole £245,000 ($317,128) worth of television sets.
IntroductIon
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This report was published in coordination with BSI and the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service
(NaVCIS). NaVCIS is a United Kingdom police unit that utilizes vehicle criminal intelligence from regional
U.K. police forces and European law enforcement agencies to track criminal trends and produce
effective resource solutions. BSI recorded a total of 388 cargo theft incidents in the United Kingdom
during the second quarter of 2017. Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, and Kent saw the highest rates of
cargo theft incidents during this period, followed by Essex and Nottinghamshire.
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united Kingdom cargo theft analysis Q2 2017
Cargo Theft by Day
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
8.0%
Saturday
19.9%
21.7%
19.4%
21.5%
5.9%
2.8%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 53.87%
Apparel 6.44%
Consumer Goods 12.11%
Food and Beverage 5.15%
Electronics 4.64%
Automotive 3.61%
High Risk Areas for Cargo Theft in the United KingdomQ2 2017 - Based on historical data and qualitative analysis
Top Highways for Theft
M1 33.71%M1
A14 7.49%A14
A1 6.74%A1
M40 6.74%M40
A43 4.87%A43
Slash-and-Grab77.6%
Northhamptonshire25.1%
Leicestershire10.9%
Kent10.6%Essex
9.3%
Nottinghamshire8%
Other36.2%
Theft From Truck18.5%
Theft of Trailer2.1%
Other1.8%
Slash-and-Grab75.6%
Theft From Truck24.4%
Actual Cargo TheftsTotal: 281
Attempted Cargo TheftsTotal: 86
Distribution of Cargo Theft
Cargo Theft by Type
M40
M1
M1
A1(M)
A1(M)
M5
M5
M74
A6
M4SwanseaBristol
Exeter
Plymouth
Swindon
ReadingSouthampton
Bournemouth
London
Ipswich
Norwich
Nottingham
HullLeeds
SheffieldLiverpool
Blackpool
Edinburgh
Dundee
Aberdeen
Londonderry/Derry
MiddlesbroughBelfast
Ballymena
Glasgow
IRELAND
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northamptonshire
Similar to Q1, BSI recorded the highest number of
cargo thefts in Northamptonshire, which accounted
for 25 percent of incidents during the second
quarter. Companies lost over £2.7 million ($3.5 million)
due to cargo theft during this period, accounting for
24.5 percent of the total value of goods stolen in the
United Kingdom in the second quarter.
M1
A43
A14
M1
Northampton
Kettering
Wellingborough
LEICESTERSHIRE
BEDFORDSHIRE
areas of concern
The cities of Northampton, Watford,
and Raunds experienced the most
cargo thefts in Northamptonshire. All
of these cities are concentrated along
major roadways, with Northampton
and Watford containing major M1
road service areas that are frequently
targeted by cargo thieves. Addition-
ally, the city of Raunds is located
near the A14 and A45 roadways,
which represented the second and
third most targeted highways, after
the M1 motorway, for cargo theft in
Northamptonshire.
The high rate of cargo theft in these
three cities corresponds to a number
of variables that often accompany
a higher prevalence of incidents.
Foremost, the city of Northampton
has a notably higher crime rate.
Furthermore, Northamptonshire is a
key location for logistics transporta-
tion due the county’s large domestic
logistics sector and its proximity to
several major transportation routes.
The large volume of cargo moving
through this county provides orga-
nized criminals with ample opportuni-
ties to carry out thefts.
Northamptonshire
Leicestershire
Kent
2%
18%
26%27%
24%
3%0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
14%
24% 24%
7% 12%
19%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
17%
10%
20%
12%
19%15%
7%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Essex
Nottinghamshire
16%
24%
11% 8%
30%
3%
8%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
23%26%
22%
6%
13% 10%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Methods and locations of thefts
Cargo thieves in Northamptonshire
most frequently use the slash-and-
grab tactic to steal cargo. This tactic
involves thieves cutting into the tar-
paulins of a soft-sided trailer to steal
goods. Thieves frequently utilize this
tactic since it is low-cost, quick, and
easy to conduct. Northamptonshire
criminals also targeted a significant
number of hard-sided trucks as well,
accounting for 20 percent of the total
theft incidents in the county. This
county experienced more thefts from
hard-sided trailers than any other
county in the United Kingdom this
quarter. Thieves generally targeted
trucks parked at rest areas on the M1
motorway and A14 highway. Trucks
parked at the Northampton and
Watford service stations on the M1
highway were particularly vulnerable
to cargo theft operations.
targeted commodities
Thieves in Northamptonshire stole various types of goods during the second quarter. Consumer goods, followed by electronics, apparel, and automotive products, were the top commodities stolen. This is notable since food and beverage products were the second-most targeted commodities during the previous quarter; however, these goods were not frequently stolen during this period. Furthermore, Northamptonshire has an expanding machinery-manufacturing sector, and the absence of machine products from the top commodities list could suggest that a higher level of security countermeasures have been put in place for these products at factories and during transport.
NorthamptonshireLeicestershire
Kent Essex
Nottinghamshire
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 64.58%
Apparel 5.21%
Alcohol and Tobacco 3.13%
Consumer Goods 8.33%
Electronics 6.25%
Automotive 5.21%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 66.67%
Apparel 4.76%
Consumer Goods 4.76%
Food and Beverage 4.76%
Electronics 7.14%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 32%
Machinery 8%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 20%
Food and Beverage 8%
8%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 54%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 21%
Food and Beverage 3%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 44%
3%
Consumer Goods 28%
Food and Beverage 6%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Automotive 4.76%
Alcohol and Tobacco
Alcohol and Tobacco
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A42
M1
M1
A606
A47
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Leicester
Loughborough
leicestershire
As in Q1, Leicestershire experienced the second
most cargo theft incidents in the United Kingdom,
accounting for 11 percent of the total incidents
in the country. Companies lost £1.29 million
($1.67 million) due to cargo theft in the county
during this period, representing 11.4 percent of the
total value of goods stolen in the United Kingdom
in the second quarter.
areas of concern
Leicester Forest East, in addition
to Bardon, Castle Donington, and
Markfield, saw the highest rates of
cargo theft in Leicestershire during
Q2. These cities are leading areas
for cargo theft in Leicestershire due
to their placement along the United
Kingdom’s major M1 motorway.
BSI incident data indicate that an
overwhelming 90 percent of highway
cargo theft incidents occur on this
motorway. However, cargo thieves
also targeted the A5 and A511 road-
ways in this county as well.
Leicestershire is located in the middle
region of the United Kingdom, with
the M1 motorway running north-
south through the entire county. This
makes Leicestershire a major transit
hub for cargo transportation, and
thus a primary target for cargo theft,
especially for locations on or near the
M1 motorway. Cargo thieves most
frequently targeted the Leicester
Forest East service rest stop on this
motorway for theft operations during
the second quarter.
Northamptonshire
Leicestershire
Kent
2%
18%
26%27%
24%
3%0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
14%
24% 24%
7% 12%
19%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
17%
10%
20%
12%
19%15%
7%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Essex
Nottinghamshire
16%
24%
11% 8%
30%
3%
8%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
23%26%
22%
6%
13% 10%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Methods and locations of thefts
During the second quarter, thieves
in Leicestershire most frequently
conducted cargo thefts using the
slash-and-grab method. Thieves
periodically broke into cargo truck
trailers by cutting locks and seals
to steal goods as well. Cargo truck
drivers that frequently use rest
stops along the M1 motorway in
Leicestershire for overnight parking
are the most vulnerable targets for
cargo theft in this county. Criminals in
Leicestershire also conducted several
thefts at secure company premises. In
one notable incident, thieves stole an
entire automobile from a cargo truck
trailer parked at a transportation
warehouse.
targeted commodities
Unlike most counties in the United
Kingdom where consumer goods are
the top commodities stolen, electron-
ic products were the most frequently
stolen goods in Leicestershire during
the second quarter. Thieves also stole
a substantial amount of apparel,
automotive, and consumer goods
during this period as well. There
are several major retail, automotive
manufacturing, and engineering
companies based in this county,
which likely explains the somewhat
higher rates of theft for apparel and
automotive products versus other
commodities.
NorthamptonshireLeicestershire
Kent Essex
Nottinghamshire
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 64.58%
Apparel 5.21%
Alcohol and Tobacco 3.13%
Consumer Goods 8.33%
Electronics 6.25%
Automotive 5.21%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 66.67%
Apparel 4.76%
Consumer Goods 4.76%
Food and Beverage 4.76%
Electronics 7.14%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 32%
Machinery 8%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 20%
Food and Beverage 8%
8%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 54%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 21%
Food and Beverage 3%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 44%
3%
Consumer Goods 28%
Food and Beverage 6%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Automotive 4.76%
Alcohol and Tobacco
Alcohol and Tobacco
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M20
M2
A2
A20
A249
AshfordDover
Dartford
ESSEXGREATERLONDON
SUSSEX
A42
M1
M1
A606
A47
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Leicester
Loughborough
Kent
Kent accounted for 10 percent of all cargo theft
incidents that BSI recorded in the United Kingdom
during the second quarter. Companies lost an
estimated £897,184 ($1,161,471) of goods during this
period due to cargo theft. While this figure reflects
slightly lower cargo losses compared to other
counties, this is largely due to the significant
number of thefts of fuel from parked cargo trucks
that occurred in Kent in Q2, which generally had
lower loss values. This figure represents 7.9 percent
of the total value of goods stolen in the United
Kingdom during the second quarter of 2017.
areas of concern
Cargo theft incidents in Kent occurred
throughout the county. Ashford saw
the highest number of thefts, followed
by Dartford, Dover, and Folkestone.
Kent experiences a substantial
amount of cargo flow due to the
presence of two major port facilities,
the port of Dover and the Folkestone
Harbour, located in the southern
region of the county. Criminals mostly
targeted the M20 motorway and A2
roadway for theft operations, since
these highways both serve as major
transportation routes from these port
facilities to London.
Cargo transiting through Kent is
particularly vulnerable to theft due to
the presence of organized criminal
groups in this county. In general,
organized criminal groups maintain
a much higher presence in London
and surrounding areas, in comparison
to most other counties in the United
Kingdom.
Northamptonshire
Leicestershire
Kent
2%
18%
26%27%
24%
3%0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
14%
24% 24%
7% 12%
19%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
17%
10%
20%
12%
19%15%
7%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Essex
Nottinghamshire
16%
24%
11% 8%
30%
3%
8%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
23%26%
22%
6%
13% 10%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Methods and locations of thefts
Most theft incidents in Kent involved
the slash-and-grab tactic. These
thefts generally occurred off-road at
unsecure locations, such as laybys. The
insufficient quantity of secure parking
is a major contributor to theft vulner-
ability throughout the United Kingdom.
The second most common theft type
in Kent involved thieves stealing fuel
from parked cargo trucks. Kent County
experienced the highest amount of
fuel thefts in the United Kingdom
during this quarter.
targeted commodities
Consumer goods and apparel prod-
ucts represent the top commodities
stolen in Kent during the second
quarter of 2017. Besides having a
generally high ease of resale, there is
little evidence indicating that thieves
specifically targeted these commodi-
ties. Rather, criminals are more likely
conducting these thefts at random
due to the large volume and high
variation of cargo moving through
Kent due to the county’s major
shipping facilities and proximity to
the Greater London area.
NorthamptonshireLeicestershire
Kent Essex
Nottinghamshire
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 64.58%
Apparel 5.21%
Alcohol and Tobacco 3.13%
Consumer Goods 8.33%
Electronics 6.25%
Automotive 5.21%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 66.67%
Apparel 4.76%
Consumer Goods 4.76%
Food and Beverage 4.76%
Electronics 7.14%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 32%
Machinery 8%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 20%
Food and Beverage 8%
8%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 54%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 21%
Food and Beverage 3%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 44%
3%
Consumer Goods 28%
Food and Beverage 6%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Automotive 4.76%
Alcohol and Tobacco
Alcohol and Tobacco
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areas of concern
Most cargo theft in Essex occurred
within the county’s most southern cit-
ies that have the closest proximity to
London. For instance, Grays, Basildon,
and Purfleet experienced half of all
recorded cargo theft incidents in
Essex this quarter. The more northern
cities of Waltham Abbey and Brent-
wood near the M25 motorway also
experienced a substantial amount
of cargo theft in the second quarter.
BSI analysis indicates that the M25,
A12, and A13 highways are the most
targeted routes for cargo theft in this
county.
This high rate of cargo theft can be
attributed to the large concentration
of cargo handling facilities in the
southern part of Essex due to the
frequency of cargo being transported
throughout the county. For instance,
the port of Tillbury and London Gate-
way Port are located in the southern
region of Essex, which provides
thieves with ample opportunity to
conduct cargo theft due to the flow
of cargo to and from these facilities
to other locations in the United
Kingdom. Additionally, cargo transit-
ing through Essex is particularly
vulnerable to theft operations due
to the higher presence of organized
criminal groups in this county.
Northamptonshire
Leicestershire
Kent
2%
18%
26%27%
24%
3%0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
14%
24% 24%
7% 12%
19%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
17%
10%
20%
12%
19%15%
7%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Essex
Nottinghamshire
16%
24%
11% 8%
30%
3%
8%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
23%26%
22%
6%
13% 10%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Methods and locations of thefts
Thieves conducted an overwhelming
majority of cargo thefts in Essex using
the slash-and-grab tactic. Thieves
most frequently targeted soft-sided
cargo trucks parked overnight at rest
stops and unsecure off-road laybys.
Thieves also targeted parked cargo
trucks for fuel thefts in Essex. In one
notable incident, assailants conducted
a violent theft at a secure parking
yard in Purfleet, after a group of six
individuals restrained a cargo truck
driver and stole £65,000 ($84,773) of
goods.
targeted commodities
As in Q1, thieves in Essex most
frequently stole consumer goods
and apparel products. Additionally,
there were thefts of some electronics
and automotive products during this
quarter. There is little evidence indi-
cating that thieves have specifically
targeted these commodities. Rather,
criminals are more likely conducting
opportunistic thefts due to the large
volume and high variation of cargo
moving through this county.
NorthamptonshireLeicestershire
Kent Essex
Nottinghamshire
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 64.58%
Apparel 5.21%
Alcohol and Tobacco 3.13%
Consumer Goods 8.33%
Electronics 6.25%
Automotive 5.21%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 66.67%
Apparel 4.76%
Consumer Goods 4.76%
Food and Beverage 4.76%
Electronics 7.14%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 32%
Machinery 8%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 20%
Food and Beverage 8%
8%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 54%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 21%
Food and Beverage 3%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 44%
3%
Consumer Goods 28%
Food and Beverage 6%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Automotive 4.76%
Alcohol and Tobacco
Alcohol and Tobacco
A12
M11
M11
A120
Chelmsford
Colchester
SUFFOLK
GREATERLONDON
essex
Essex accounted for nine percent of all cargo theft
incidents recorded in the United Kingdom during
Q2. Companies in the county lost an estimated
£1,304,600 ($1,688,902) of goods during this
period due to cargo theft. This figure represents
approximately 11.5 percent of the value of all goods
stolen in the United Kingdom during the second
quarter of 2017.
9BSI Supply Chain Services and Solutions SCREEN United Kingdom Cargo Theft Report
M1 A46
A46
A1
A1
A614
Nottingham
Mansfield
Worksop
LINCOLNSHIRE
DERBYSHIRE
SOUTHYORKSHIRE
Blyth
A12
M11
M11
A120
Chelmsford
Colchester
SUFFOLK
GREATERLONDON
nottinghamshire
areas of concern
The cities of Worksop and Trowell, fol-
lowed by Markham Moor and Norwell,
saw the highest cargo theft rates in
Nottinghamshire this quarter. Trucks
travelling along the A1 roadway were
particularly vulnerable to theft during
Q2, with approximately 61 percent of
all highway thefts occurring on this
roadway in Nottinghamshire. Thieves
also targeted the M1, A17, A1(M), and
A614 routes as well.
Most thefts in Nottinghamshire oc-
curred at highway rest stops and un-
secure off-road laybys. Cargo thieves
particularly targeted the Trowell
service area off the M1 highway and
the Blyth service area off the A1(M).
BSI reports that thieves often operate
in repetitive patterns and typically
strike the same rest stops or locations
multiple times per week. Trucks are
frequently parked close together at
these facilities, which allows thieves
to quickly target multiple vehicles
using the slash-and-grab tactic. Due
to the widespread use of this tactic,
thieves typically target rest stops
in order to steal from several cargo
trucks in one incident.
Northamptonshire
Leicestershire
Kent
2%
18%
26%27%
24%
3%0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
14%
24% 24%
7% 12%
19%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
17%
10%
20%
12%
19%15%
7%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Essex
Nottinghamshire
16%
24%
11% 8%
30%
3%
8%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
23%26%
22%
6%
13% 10%
0%
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Cargo Theft by Day
Methods and locations of thefts
During the second quarter, cargo
criminals stole from cargo trucks
parked at both highway service
areas and off-road laybys in Not-
tinghamshire. This is highly driven by
the frequency of soft-sided trailers
stopping at these facilities, which are
particularly vulnerable to theft when
parked at unsecure locations. Cargo
thieves frequently target trucks that
are parked at these locations for
overnight rest.
targeted commodities
Consumer goods, followed by
electronics and food and beverage
products, were the most frequently
stolen items in Nottinghamshire
during Q2. Nottinghamshire had
the single highest-value theft in this
quarter, during which thieves stole
£245,000 ($317,128) worth of televi-
sion sets. This valuable cargo was
particularly vulnerable to theft since
the goods were loaded on a soft-sided
trailer and the truck was parked at an
unsecure off-road layby.
NorthamptonshireLeicestershire
Kent Essex
Nottinghamshire
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 64.58%
Apparel 5.21%
Alcohol and Tobacco 3.13%
Consumer Goods 8.33%
Electronics 6.25%
Automotive 5.21%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 66.67%
Apparel 4.76%
Consumer Goods 4.76%
Food and Beverage 4.76%
Electronics 7.14%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 32%
Machinery 8%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 20%
Food and Beverage 8%
8%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 54%
Apparel 12%
Consumer Goods 21%
Food and Beverage 3%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Top Commodities Stolen
Unknown 44%
3%
Consumer Goods 28%
Food and Beverage 6%
Electronics 6%
Automotive 3%
Automotive 4.76%
Alcohol and Tobacco
Alcohol and Tobacco
Nottinghamshire recorded the fifth-highest number
of cargo theft incidents in the United Kingdom during
the second quarter of 2017. Incidents in this county
accounted for approximately eight percent of all cargo
theft incidents in the United Kingdom during this period.
Companies lost an estimated £1,070,710 ($1,385,927) of
cargo from these thefts, representing about 9.5 percent
of the value of all goods stolen in the United Kingdom.
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