Keyless cars have increasingly been a target for thieves
Stock image of a Nissan Juke
Thirteen cars of the same model were stolen in a Welsh county over a single 24-hour period. Gwent Police issued a warning after a series of thefts of Nissan Juke cars in Caerphilly.
The force said on Friday: “Officers are investigating a number of car thefts which have taken place across the Caerphilly borough in the past 24 hours. At this time, 13 Nissan Juke cars have been reported stolen.”
Thieves are known to often target the Nissan Juke, a crossover SUV. One of its variants, the Tekna, was the UK’s most stolen car in the first six months of this year, with some 197 thefts reported according to data from the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency).
The data was analysed by Jake Lambert from Tempcover, who said: “Because the Tekna is a high-spec trim, it features keyless entry and push-button start as standard, leaving it exposed to relay attacks, where thieves intercept fob signals to bypass the immobiliser.”
The Nissan Juke Tekna was also a big draw for thieves last year. In the first six months of 2025, it was in fifth place with 165 thefts.
Patrols have increased in the area but police asked residents to be “vigilant”. Gwent Police said that if you have a relevant Nissan Juke, or any keyless vehicle, you should consider the following advice:
• Always lock your vehicle, whether at home or out and about• Keys and ignition fobs should be kept safe and out of sight and reach, including from windows or doors• Consider investing in a Faraday Box or bag which shield key fobs from being ‘hacked’ or copied from outside your home• Place the car somewhere it can’t be easily driven from, such as behind a second car in your household• Consider using a steering wheel lock, immobiliser, or tracking device• Consider devices such as home CCTV, video doorbells and security lighting or motion-activated solar lights.
The force said: “Residents are urged to report any suspicious behaviour to us by calling 101 or make a report on our website, quoting log reference 2600313969.”
