Understanding and Preventing Car Theft

Thefts of and from autos are among the most commonly reported crimes, and they account for the highest losses among property crimes that target individuals (except for arson). But according to this new book, recent initiatives in the U.S., Europe and Australia have proven effective or are showing promise in preventing car theft.

Foreword

vii

George L. Kelling and Michael L. Wagers

Introduction

1

(24)

Michael G. Maxfield

The U.K. Car Theft Index: An Example of Government Leverage.

25

(20)

Gloria Laycock

Preventing Vehicle Crime in Australia through Partnerships and National Collaboration

45

(22)

Ray Carroll

Designing Out Crime through Vehicle Licensing and Registration Systems.

67

(18)

Barry Webb, Melissa Smith and Gloria Laycock

Abuse of Temporary License Tags in North Carolina

85

(16)

Matthew White and Charles W. Dean

The Effectiveness of Electronic Immobilization: Changing Patterns of Temporary and Permanent Vehicle Theft

101

(20)

Rick Brown

Parking Lot Security.

121

(26)

Pat Mayhew and Greg Braun

Auto Theft and Theft from Autos in Parking Lots in Chula Vista, CA: Crime Analysis for Local and Regional Action

147

(26)

Nanci Plouffe and Rana Sampson

Police Intelligence and Theft of Vehicles for Export: Recent U.K. Experience

173

(20)

Rick Brown and Ronald V. Clarke

Publicity and Car Crime Prevention

193

(24)

Emmanuel Barthe

Car Safety and Car Security: An Historical Comparison

217

Graeme R. Newman

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Understanding and Preventing Car Theft

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