NCC CRiS

19/08/2026

🚔 Proactive checks help keep stolen machinery off the road.

Great to be working with the TVP Rural Crime Taskforce and TVP Commercial Vehicle Unit to carry out proactive checks on vehicles carrying plant machinery, trailers, caravans and wood chippers in the Abingdon area.

Most vehicles checked were in order, while officers also identified uninsured and overweight vehicles.

Alongside enforcement, the operation provided valuable crime prevention advice to drivers and operators.

A great example of partnership working to help protect valuable assets and tackle theft. 👏

17/08/2026

🚨 27 stolen caravans recovered in July 2026.

Every recovery matters. CRiS helps police identify stolen caravans and return them to their registered keepers.

Working with VIN CHIP 's forensic security marking, CRiS links a caravan’s unique identity to its registered keeper details helping establish who it belongs to if it is recovered.

In July, some of the highest numbers of CRiS searches were carried out by Police Scotland, Cheshire, Port of Dover, Garda and Essex.

🔐 Is your caravan registered with CRiS?

👉 Find out how CRiS helps protect your caravan: https://bit.ly/3Ew10ce

27/07/2026

When a stolen caravan is recovered, identifying its true identity is critical.

Thanks to close collaboration between the police, Interpol and The NCC, this caravan was confirmed as stolen from Germany.

That's why CRiS registration matters. It provides a trusted record that helps law enforcement verify the registered keeper, trace a caravan's history and support recovery efforts across borders.

Register. Verify. Recover.

During the week, officers seized a caravan in West Berkshire as it was suspected to have been stolen.

Our specially trained officers; working with partner agencies at Interpol & NCC, have been able to confirm that it was stolen from Germany

24/07/2026

🚨 26 Stolen Caravans Recovered in June 2026

Every recovery starts with identification.

When police recover a suspected stolen caravan, CRiS helps verify its identity and identify its registered keeper, making it easier to reunite caravans with their rightful owners.

The police forces carrying out the highest number of CRiS searches in June included Cheshire, Cumbria, Lincolnshire, Police Scotland and Essex.

If you own a caravan, make sure your CRiS registration and keeper details are up to date.

Don't wait until your caravan is stolen.

👉 Find out more about CRiS and caravan security. https://bit.ly/3Ew10ce

23/06/2026

Another stolen caravan recovered – clear evidence of the value of CRiS registration and checks.

After a prospective buyer carried out checks before purchasing, we were able to flag the caravan as stolen, leading to its recovery by police.

This is a timely reminder to always check before you buy. A few minutes could save you from purchasing stolen property and help reunite a stolen caravan with its registered keeper.

✅ Check before you buy
✅ Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true
✅ Make sure your caravan is registered with CRiS

Registration works. Vigilance works. Together, they help bring stolen caravans home.

Yesterday, acting promptly on information supplied by NCC CRiS, officers from the Rural Crime Team attended a residential address in Warrington and successfully recovered a stolen caravan!

The caravan had been outstanding for some time but came to light after a diligent prospective buyer carried out checks before purchasing it. Its stolen status was then quickly flagged to us. This incident highlights just how important it is to conduct thorough checks when purchasing second hand goods.

Consideration was given to arresting the current keeper for the offence of Handling Stolen Goods. However, due to the specific circumstances and the length of time since the original theft, this was not deemed proportionate or necessary at this stage. Enquiries are ongoing as we work to establish the chain of ownership and trace those responsible for the theft.

Our advice:

1) Always carry out thorough checks before purchasing high-value items, be mindful of VIN numbers or security markings that don't look right
Be suspicious of prices that seem too good to be true

2) Register caravans and equipment with recognised schemes

3) This recovery demonstrates the importance of vigilance and the benefits of registration schemes in helping us reunite stolen property with its rightful owners.

(For logistical reasons, the caravan was moved to a separate uninvolved location (pictured) prior to being loaded onto a police recovery truck)

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23/06/2026

🚨 13 stolen caravans recovered in May 2026 🚨

CRiS and VIN CHIP work together to help police identify stolen caravans and trace them back to their registered keepers.

By combining the UK's national caravan registration scheme with forensic identification technology, we help create a strong identity trail that supports investigations and improves recovery outcomes.

Don't wait until it's too late.

👉 Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Ew10ce

26/05/2026

A great result and another reminder of why traceability matters. 👏 Well done to everyone involved in helping reunite this caravan with its owner. Cases like this show how quickly the right information can make a difference. Knowing your caravan details, using security measures and ensuring it's properly registered can save valuable time when every minute counts.

19/05/2026

21 stolen caravans recovered in April. Another month proving the value of registration and traceability.

Supported by VIN CHIP’s forensic identification and theft-deterrent technology, CRiS helps create a permanent identity trail that supports police investigations and improves recovery opportunities.

✔ Rapid registered keeper verification
✔ Faster identification of stolen or tampered assets
✔ Stronger recovery outcomes through traceable asset data

Top police forces conducting CRiS searches in April included Sussex, Cheshire, Police Scotland, Essex and Port of Dover.

Protect your caravan and register with CRiS 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ew10ce

13/04/2026

🚨 39 stolen caravans recovered in March 2026

That’s 39 caravans returned to their rightful owners, thanks to the power of the CRiS – Central Registration & Identification Scheme and VIN CHIP .

When your caravan is protected, it doesn’t just sit on a register, it becomes traceable, identifiable, and recoverable.

✔ Faster police identification
✔ Clear proof of ownership
✔ Strong deterrent against resale after theft

Top police forces conducting CRiS searches in March included West Mercia, Cheshire, Kent, Police Scotland, Sussex Police and Thames Valley.

👉 Protect your caravan today: https://bit.ly/3Ew10ce

19/03/2026

🚐 Stolen caravans recovered and returned to the UK

Thanks to Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team, The NCC CRiS, VIN CHIP and international partners, caravans stolen from the UK have been located in Poland and brought home.

CRiS registration plays a vital role in helping law enforcement trace registered keepers and identify stolen leisure vehicles.

👉 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/40Ftw2Y