STOP TOOL THEFT
Learn how you can do your part to stamp it out with us
STOP TOOL THEFT
Learn how you can do your part to stamp it out with us
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The harsh reality of tool related thefts
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A deep dive into the crux of the problem
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The Shocking Statistics
The harsh reality of tool related thefts
Assessing the problem
A deep dive into the crux of the problem
How we’re fighting back
Find out how we’re solving the problem
Tool marking info
Mark your tools in case of theft
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Tool marking info
Get protected. Mark your tools now
The Shocking Statistics
The harsh reality of tool related thefts
Past events
Look at how we've made an impact
Assessing the problem
A deep dive into the crux of the problem
Join the movement
Get involved online with our partners
How we’re fighting back
Find out how we’re solving the problem
Sign the petition
Sign the petition to end tool theft
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Join us at tool-marking events across the country. FREE to attend with forensic marking kits and expert advice.
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The Shocking Statistics
The harsh reality of tool thefts per year in the UK
44,514
Reported cases of tool theft
Only 1%
Of tools are recovered
1 in 10
Tradespeople have their tools stolen
The Shocking Statistics
The harsh reality of tool thefts per year in the UK
44,514
Reported cases of tool theft
Only 1%
Of tools are recovered
1 in 10
Tradespeople have their tools stolen
The Shocking Statistics
The harsh reality of tool thefts per year in the UK
44,514
Reported cases of tool theft
Only 1%
Of tools are recovered
1 in 10
Tradespeople have their tools stolen
Are you at risk of tool theft?
Below is a list of trades most likely to be a target of tool theft
The cost of theft
Lets break down the money lost from tool theft. The cost of the tools is just the start
£2,730
Average cost of stolen tools
£98 million
In stolen tools
£1,920
Average loss in income and job cancellations
£82 million
In lost income
£1,320
Average cost of repairing damaged vans
The cost of theft
Lets break down the money lost from tool theft. The cost of the tools is just the start
£2,730
Average cost of stolen tools
£1,920
Average loss in income and job cancellations
£1,320
Average cost of repairing damaged vans
£98 million
In stolen tools
£82 million
In lost income
Every year, thousands of tradespeople wake up to a living nightmare: stolen tools, damaged vans, cancelled jobs, and lost business.
As those who have been unfortunate enough to have had their tools stolen will know, tool theft is more than an inconvenience, it’s a crime that costs the industry millions and pushes honest people to the brink. And it’s everywhere – from Maidstone to Manchester, from Stornoway to St Ives. For many tradespeople, losing their tools means losing their ability to work and support their families, sometimes for weeks while they struggle to replace specialised equipment. The ripple effect devastates not just individual workers, but entire supply chains and construction projects that grind to a halt.
Past Events
Take a look at our previous events where we’ve raised awareness to stop tool theft
Join the movement
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@TradesUnited
Leading the fight for tradespeople's rights
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Supporting the trade community
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Helping to give us a voice
Sign the Petition: End Tool Theft
78%
of tradespeople have reported equipment stolen
Increasing sentences
for those who steal tools and tradesman’s ability to work
Cracking down on the sale of stolen goods
at car boot sales which harm high street businesses
Compensation for victims
matching the true physical and mental cost of stolen equipment
Increasing sentences
for those who steal tools and tradesman’s ability to work
Cracking down on the sale of stolen goods
at car boot sales which harm high street businesses
Compensation for victims
matching the true physical and mental cost of stolen equipment
Increasing sentences
for those who steal tools and tradesman’s ability to work
Cracking down on the sale of stolen goods
at car boot sales which harm high street businesses
Compensation for victims
matching the true physical and mental cost of stolen equipment
Sign the petition Now!
Help our cause and stamp out tool theft by signing our petition
Sign the Petition Now
Help our cause by signing the petition
Sign the Petition: End Tool Theft
Every tool counts. Every voice matters.
Tool theft is about more than stolen equipment. It takes away your ability to earn a living and can be a devastating loss.
From builders to fleet owners, from electricians to mechanics, together, we can make sure they don’t get away with it. Together we can stop tool theft.
How tool marking works
Forensic tool marking is a powerful deterrent. It makes stolen tools easier to trace and harder to sell. Tools that have been marked are much more likely to be recovered and returned and, importantly, the thieves know this all too well. The more tradespeople that mark their tools, the more pressure we put on the criminals and the places they use to cash in and sell on.
How they've made a difference
- Convinced some large car boot sales to ban the sale of second-hand tools
- Raised awareness about the devastating impact tool theft has on tradespeople’s lives
- Built momentum for the Tool Theft Bill and stricter sentencing guidelines
Get your tools marked
Get your tools protected now. Spread awareness by getting involved in our events
