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The results have been unveiled today as part of Atec’s InsureMy Caravan Security Report* https://www.insuremy.co.uk/caravan-security-report highlighting the sad reality of caravan theft:
- Only 11 per cent of stolen caravans were recovered in 2022
- Just 2 per cent of reported thefts resulted in anyone being charged.
- In 7 per cent of cases a suspect was found but charges were dropped
- The worst location to store a caravan to avoid theft is on a farm
- Over 70 per cent of those aged seventy and above have an alarm compared to just 41 per cent of under thirties
- According to the National caravan council there are estimated to be approximately 555,000 caravans in the UK in 2023**
Caravan theft has risen by 7 per cent compared to the same period in 2021***. The research also found that older caravanners (aged 60+) experienced more expensive losses from theft. The average value of theft in over 60s was £6,135 compared to £3,064 in over 20s.
James O’Hara, Commercial Director at Atec Group and InsureMy, said: “We believe insurers and any firm with an interest in leisure insurance will find this data useful. It suggests patterns to where the risks lie that could result in a claim and action that can be taken to mitigate it.
“Data and technology lie at the heart of our home and leisure insurance brands and we’re looking to leverage it as much as possible to help our partners and the industry gain greater insights into what drives different segments of the market.”
Atec Group is a data-driven insurance group comprising of several brands including Ceta Insurance, Arkel Underwriting and several retail brands including InsureMy.