Survey reveals over half of UK tradespeople have had tools stolen

A new survey by online ironmongery supplier, IronmongeryDirect, has found that 52% of tradespeople have fallen victim to tool theft, with almost a quarter (21%) saying it’s happened to them more than once.

The results of the survey, completed by 1,000 tradespeople, back up the reported 54% rise in tool thefts in the last two years* – with even a quarter of those who haven’t been a victim reporting that they know someone who has.

Each theft is reported to cost a tradesperson on average £1,200**, which equates to typically more than a week’s pay.

Commenting on the survey results, Marco Verdonkschot, Managing Director of IronmongeryDirect, said: 

“It is worrying to see that across the industry tool theft numbers are continuing to rise, especially during the dark winter months.

“There are a number of simple steps tradespeople can take to increase their van security such as parking against a wall in a well-lit area when out on a job, installing a van safe or taking their tools inside overnight. To tighten up security even further, van lock protection plates, dashcams or CCTV systems can be fantastic deterrents for would-be thieves.”

For more survey results, please visit www.ironmongerydirect.com.

IronmongeryDirect has over 18,000 products available and in stock. Orders can be placed as late as 8pm for next day delivery from Sunday through to Friday and by 4pm on Saturdays. Free, no quibble returns are available on all products.

For more information, visit IronmongeryDirect.com or call their team of specialist advisors on 0800 168 28 28. 

Information sources:

* https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2019/10/54-per-cent-rise-in-tool-theft-worst-affected-areas/

** https://www.tradedirectinsurance.co.uk/blog/the-costs-of-being-a-tradesperson/

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