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UK Police Record 26,000 Tool Thefts in 2025

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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UK police forces recorded more than 26,000 tool thefts in 2025.
Metropolitan Police logged the highest count of 10,718 thefts among reporting forces.
Average tool-theft claim rose to a record £4,206.60 in 2025.
Sergeant Dave Catlow said organised crime groups commit many tool-theft offences.
Labour MP Amanda Martin urged tighter second-hand market controls to protect tradespeople.

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UK police forces recorded more than 26,000 tool thefts in 2025.
Metropolitan Police logged the highest count of 10,718 thefts among reporting forces.
Average tool-theft claim rose to a record £4,206.60 in 2025.
Sergeant Dave Catlow said organised crime groups commit many tool-theft offences.
Labour MP Amanda Martin urged tighter second-hand market controls to protect tradespeople.