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Manchester Metal Theft Down by Almost 80%

Unfortunately, metal theft has been a problem across the UK for many years. However, recent statistics show that metal theft in the UK has decreased by an average of almost 74% between 2012 and 2016.

From 2012-2013, reported metal thefts totalled 44,885. But, from 2015-2016, this figure fell to 11,747 – representing a 73.83% decrease in incidents. Manchester in particular has seen one the highest decreases in theft, at a reported drop of 78.86%. This is the sharpest fall of all areas throughout the entire North of England.

Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013

These reassuring stats are largely thanks to the introduction of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act in 2013. The act, preventing unlicensed metal trading, has contributed to numbers falling; since 2012, reports of metal theft have dropped consistently year-on-year across the country, with declines in incidents of up to 89% for places including Leicester, Kent and Somerset.

Sorted into two categories – infrastructure-related, and non-infrastructure-related – metal theft incidents were high back in 2012, with metal stolen from roofs, railways, building structures, as well as gates and fences, in order to sell on for monetary gain.

Choosing the right company, with the right license

Pressure on an industry that was blighted by this type of crime paved the way for the introduction of the act, forcing many illegitimate firms that would tolerate these actions to go out of business. Now, all metal traders are required to have a license to do so, leaving behind only the reputable companies with the right licenses.

The decline in metal theft crime is celebrated by contractors, railway workers, and council members alike, with millions saved every year on costly replacements to metal infrastructure.
Scrap metal theft is more than just an inconvenience – recyclable metals are a valuable income stream for many businesses, and the cost and time taken to re-secure premises after intrusions can be hugely disruptive too. Choose the right company to scrap your metal – give J Davidson a call today.

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Rob Baker
Rob Baker
29 December 2023
Brilliant service from Davidson's when we needed our old car taking away. I rang a few firms and Davidson's were by far and away the most professional over the phone and offered £100 more than the next best offer I had. The collection team turned up bang on time and were professional and friendly throughout. Stuff like this can be stressful but Davidson's made it an absolute breeze and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. I couldn't be happier with the service.
Hayley Aston
Hayley Aston
13 December 2023
Such excellent service from JW. Helping us when they really didn’t need to. Thank you so much. 👍
Viv Hallows
Viv Hallows
4 November 2023
Great service, quick reply with quote, car collected the next day and day after money in my account, very easy to use.
Stuart Ball
Stuart Ball
11 October 2023
Rang up for price on a scrap car. Offered top dollar straight away, collected and £ in bank next day. Don’t go anywhere else, can’t fault the service. Highly recommended. 😃
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Wilmslow Car Sales
3 August 2023
Always very helpful and efficient service
Jean Barrow
Jean Barrow
13 July 2023
My husband used this company, found them to give great service, money paid immediately and very good polite attitude from their driver.
sue pilling
sue pilling
13 July 2023
very fast, replied to me quickly, took my car and paid me as stated. very happy
Matt
Matt
3 July 2023
Great place to Recycle
Brewis
Brewis
21 April 2023
They pay the best prices for scrap cars. No one else could offer the same price.
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