Crime prevention series

Preventing car theft and crime in car parks

Susan Geason and Paul R Wilson
Canberra : Australian Institute of Criminology, 1990
ISBN 0 642 14939 9 ; ISSN 1031-5330
(Crime prevention series)

Abstract

This report combines a situational approach to the prevention of car crime with longer term educational strategies. It suggests simple preventive measures for motor vehicle owners; offers practical advice to car manufacturers on improving car security features; and describes environmental design strategies useful for local authorities.

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Contents

• Introduction
• The problem
• The solutions
• Bibliography

List of tables

• Table 1 - Number & Value of Vehicles Stolen by State 1986-87 to 1987-88
• Table 2 - Number of Vehicles Stolen and Value 1978-79 to 1987-88
• Table 3 - Where Cars are Stolen in Sydney, NSW 1988
• Table 4 - Car Security Rating Points Table

List of figures

• Figure 1 - The Crime-proof Car
• Figure 2 - The Rover Sterling 800 Security Concepts Car
• Figure 3 - New Lock Designs
• Figure 4 - The Vauxhall Cavalier's Locking System
• Figure 5 - Secure Door Latches
• Figure 6 - Secure Windows
• Figure 7 - Steering Column Lock
• Figure 8 - Electrical and Electronic Locking
• Figure 9 - How the Lojack System Works
• Figure 10 - Personal Security Code Mechanism