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28 February 2026
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Discover your tool theft risk score with our 'How safe are your tools?' assessment
According to our survey, 66% of tradespeople have experienced tool theft. Even amongst those who have not had their tools stolen themselves, 27% still knew someone who had, suggesting that the issue is industry wide.
Our simple assessment is designed to indicate whether your current habits could be increasing the risk of your tools being stolen.
Get a personalised report and discover how at risk your tools are from theft with our quick and easy assessment.
Take our 2-minute online test to find out how protected your tools are.
Disclaimer: Please note, the results of an assessment represent an indication of your potential tool theft risks and are not to be taken as a full risk assessment for security, legal or insurance purposes. If you are concerned about tool theft risks and want to protect your business, please contact us on 0800 640 6600 for details about tools insurance.
Discover help and guidance for tradespeople or read more about our trades insurance.
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