CamDefence

Who we are

About CamDefence

Cambridge's dedicated vehicle security specialists — passionate about keeping your car safe from modern theft techniques.

1,000+
Vehicles Protected
5.0★
Google Rating
100%
Customer Satisfaction
14+
Areas Covered

Our Story

CamDefence was founded with a clear mission: to provide Cambridge residents and businesses with the highest standard of vehicle security. With car theft on the rise — especially keyless theft and relay attacks — we saw the need for a specialist, local service that people could trust.

Our team of trained technicians are certified Scorpion installers, experts in the full range of Scorpion vehicle security products — from the Scorpion X CAN BUS immobiliser to Thatcham-approved S5 and S7 trackers. We stay ahead of the criminals by continuously updating our knowledge and techniques.

Based at Unit 4, New Close Farm in Milton, we serve customers across all of Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties — including Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, St Neots, Peterborough, Newmarket, and Royston. Whether you drive a family car, a high-performance vehicle, or manage a commercial fleet, we have the right security solution for you.

The facts

UK Car Theft: The Real Numbers

Vehicle crime in the UK has been rising year on year. Here are the stats that every car owner should know.

130,270
Vehicles stolen in the UK
2024/25 — up 9% from previous year
357
Cars stolen every day
That's one every 4 minutes, 24/7
94%
Of new cars are keyless
All vulnerable to relay attacks
<60s
To steal a keyless car
No forced entry, no broken windows

Most Stolen Vehicles in the UK

According to DVLA and police data, these are the vehicles most frequently targeted by thieves in the UK. If yours is on the list, you should be taking extra precautions.

#1

Range Rover / Range Rover Sport

High resale value, keyless vulnerability, stolen to order

#2

Ford Fiesta

UK's most popular car — huge parts demand

#3

BMW 3 Series / 5 Series

Premium models targeted via relay & key cloning

#4

Land Rover Defender

New Defender rapidly becoming most-stolen SUV

#5

Mercedes C-Class / E-Class

AMG variants especially sought after

#6

Volkswagen Golf GTI / R

Performance variants in high demand

#7

Ford Transit

Stolen for contents — tools worth thousands

#8

Audi A3 / Q7

Full Audi range at risk across East of England

#9

Hyundai Tucson

Growing target due to keyless entry vulnerability

Vehicle Crime in Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Constabulary recorded over 3,800 vehicle crimes in the 2024/25 financial year, with Cambridge, Peterborough, and Huntingdon accounting for the majority of incidents.

Relay theft is now the dominant method — accounting for an estimated 70% of all keyless car thefts nationally. Criminals use devices costing under £100 to amplify key fob signals through walls and doors.

The East of England region has seen a 12% year-on-year increase in vehicle theft, outpacing the national average. Areas around Cambridge station (CB1), the Grafton Centre, Cherry Hinton, Arbury, and Trumpington are consistently among the worst-affected.

Only 48% of stolen vehicles are recovered nationally. However, vehicles fitted with Scorpion trackers have a 96% recovery rate — thanks to 24/7 monitoring and direct UK Police cooperation.

3,800+
Vehicle crimes in Cambridgeshire
2024/25 financial year
70%
Of keyless thefts use relay
National estimate
12%
Year-on-year increase
East of England region
48%
Recovery rate without tracker
vs 96% with Scorpion

Our Promise

  • Thatcham-approved, insurance-recognised systems only
  • Clean, professional installation with no visible modifications
  • Full demonstration and handover after every fitting
  • Ongoing support and aftercare for all customers
  • Fully mobile — we come to your home or workplace
  • Free, no-obligation quotes with transparent pricing
  • Installation certificate provided for your insurer

Frequently Asked Questions