Traders lose thousands as tools are stolen every 20 minutes in UK

It takes just six seconds for a thief to break into a trader’s van and steal all his tools. It’s a growing problem in the UK, where more than 26,000 instances of tool theft were recorded in 2025. The true number could be even higher.

So what is the impact on the victims? We hear from some of them who say they’re living through “emotional trauma” whilst having to keep their businesses afloat. We also take a look at how police are tackling the problem.

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