Handbag theft from cars is 4 times more common than street snatches

According to national crime statistics, handbag theft from cars outstrips 'street snatch crimes' by nearly 5 to 1. Much of this crime is easily prevented.

A recent survey by female insurance specialist Diamond put the figure at over 400,000 - that's at an average cost to the owner of £438. This does not include the additional cost of replacing house keys, locks and car keys.

Women who treat their handbag as a mobile office also run the risk of identity fraud, by keeping confidential documents and utility bills in their handbags. It is estimated that £1.7 billion has been stolen by opportunistic fraudsters who capitalise on stolen ID from handbags. With things like that included, the total cost of handbag theft is thought to be nearer £4.9 billion.

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