eBay data reveals the UK’s most security-conscious motorists in 2024

Mature Man Fitting Manual Steering Wheel Lock In Car (image courtesy eBay)
Mature Man Fitting Manual Steering Wheel Lock In Car (image courtesy eBay)
Mature Man Fitting Manual Steering Wheel Lock In Car (image courtesy eBay)
Mature Man Fitting Manual Steering Wheel Lock In Car (image courtesy eBay)

New 2024 eBay data reveals residents of Romford, East London, continue to be the UK’s most security- conscious car owners, purchasing the highest number of vehicle security accessories per capita.

Following Romford, Llandudno, Conwy, and Redhill in Surrey rank second and third, while Dorchester, Dorset, and Truro, Cornwall, round out the top five.

eBay’s analysis, based on vehicle security product purchases throughout 2024, highlights a growing shift towards traditional, non-electronic car security solutions.

Security Trends: A Return to Traditional Protection
In 2024, searches for traditional security accessories—such as Faraday pouches and steering wheel locks—increased by 2.75% compared to 2023.

Most notably, steering wheel locks became the most searched-for car security item on eBay, overtaking car alarms, which fell to second place. The third most searched-for accessory was wheel clamps, followed by Faraday pouches, pedal locks, and Faraday boxes.

Searches for Faraday boxes—designed to block keyless car theft—saw the largest individual increase, rising by 8% compared to 2023.

Abir Tewari, UK Director of Commercial Operations, Parts & Accessories at eBay, said: “Our data shows that British motorists remain highly security-conscious, with a clear preference for tried-and-tested security solutions. While digital security features are important, traditional accessories—such as steering wheel locks and Faraday pouches—continue to provide that extra layer of protection and peace of mind for vehicle owners.”

eBay offers a comprehensive range of vehicle security accessories, from steering wheel locks and car alarms to OBD port blockers and car immobilisers, helping motorists safeguard their vehicles against theft.

Top 10 Most Security-Conscious Areas in the UK (2024) (Based on vehicle security product purchases per capita)

  1. Romford, East London
  2. Llandudno, Conwy
  3. Redhill, Surrey
  4. Dorchester, Dorset
  5. Truro, Cornwall
  6. Southall, Middlesex
  7. Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
  8. Dartford, Kent
  9. Llandrindod Wells, Powys County
  10. Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Top 10 Most Searched-for Vehicle Security Accessories on eBay UK in 2024

  1. Steering wheel lock
  2. Car alarm
  3. Wheel clamp
  4. Faraday pouch
  5. Pedal lock
  6. Faraday box
  7. Car key signal blocker box
  8. Car immobiliser
  9. Lockbox
  10. Car security system

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