Yes — the evidence shows these attacks are rising and becoming a major method in vehicle theft, especially for cars parked on driveways.
What the data says –
🔐 A recent article reported that between 60% and 70% of stolen cars in the UK were keyless models. Which?+2WeCovr+2
📈 One police force found keyless-vehicle thefts up 30%+ in a year in certain areas. herts.police.uk
🚗 A breakdown of how relay attacks work: thieves intercept the signal from your key fob and fool the car into thinking the key is close by — in some cases driving off in seconds. Tracker Team+1
Why it matters for driveways –
🏠 If you have a keyless car parked on your driveway, the risk is higher than for older keyed-entry vehicles.
🧱 Physical security (like bollards) becomes more important because the theft method doesn’t always leave obvious signs of forced entry.
📶 Signal-blocking and keeping the key fob well away from windows or doors go hand in hand with barriers for full protection.
