SelectaDNA

26/05/2026

Tool theft impacts more people than you might think.

🔧 Tradespeople lose the tools they rely on to earn a living
🏗 Construction firms face delays, higher costs and disrupted projects
🚚 Hire companies deal with increased losses and insurance claims
🚜 Agricultural businesses risk downtime during critical working periods

Tool theft is far more than an inconvenience - it has real financial, operational and personal consequences across multiple industries.

That’s why preventing theft in the first place is so important - and why we’re committed to continuing the fight to .

Find out more: https://www.selectadna.co.uk/

26/05/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to our associate member, SelectaDNA!

SelectaDNA has 30 years of experience in developing forensic marking solutions, making it possible for police to identify property and link criminals to crime scenes. It is one of the most credible and effective crime reduction tools available to rural and farming communities.

This partnership reflects the growing importance of forensic solutions in the fight against rural crime. Evidence-based, police-backed, and battle-tested across 37 countries, they bring exactly the kind of practical and proven expertise our network stands for.

Together, we look forward to ensuring that rural crime leaves a trace, and that trace leads straight back to those responsible.

22/05/2026

Family gold theft has become a growing concern for Chinese and wider Asian communities, with high-value jewellery often targeted for both its financial value and its cultural significance.

Police Service of Northern Ireland’s initiative is helping tackle this issue through translated crime prevention advice, community engagement and SelectaDNA property marking - making it easier to protect treasured family gold and support victims more effectively.

Read more here: https://www.selectadna.co.uk/news/psni-tackles-burglaries-targeting-chinese-and-asian-communities-with-selectadna

22/05/2026

Hertfordshire tradespeople are being urged to protect their tools as the Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner launches a free SelectaDNA tool marking kit scheme to help secure up to 50,000 tools across the county.

Tool theft is a major issue for the trade community - marking and registering your tools helps deter thieves and improves chances of recovery.

Find out more: https://www.herts-pcc.gov.uk/news/latest-news/2026/tradespeople-urged-to-protect-tools-with-tool-marking-kits/

Hardworking tradespeople across Hertfordshire are being urged to take extra steps to protect their livelihoods as the Police and Crime Commissioner’s new tool theft campaign gathers pace.

21/05/2026

Tradespeople are significantly more likely to experience vehicle crime, with tools often viewed by criminals as high-reward, low-risk targets. That’s why the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber is supporting a series of tool marking events across the Thames Valley.

Since March, more than 500 SelectaDNA tool and equipment kits have already been distributed to tradespeople across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes.

The initiative forms part of the wider Vehicle Crime Strategy launched in partnership with Thames Valley Police, focused on prevention, enforcement and protecting communities from crime.

Read more here: https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news/police-and-crime-commissioner-launches-strategy-to-tackle-vehicle-crime/

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, launches new strategy to tackle vehicle crime

20/05/2026

We were proud to see SelectaDNA featured on ITV Meridian, highlighting how our forensic marking solution is helping Thames Valley Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber support tradespeople and tackle tool theft.

With each kit able to mark up to 50 tools using synthetic DNA and unique microdots, stolen property can be identified and returned to its rightful owner faster.

19/05/2026

The Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner has launched a Tool Theft Roadshow to help tradespeople and businesses better protect their tools.

Start date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 (tomorrow)
Time: 7:00 - 9:00am
Location: Borehamwood - Screwfix, Moda Centre, Stirling Way, WD6 2BT

Come along to collect a free SelectaDNA tool marking kit to mark and register your tools, helping deter thieves and reduce the risk of theft.

18/05/2026

A range of tool marking events are taking place throughout May and June.

Find your nearest event and discover how SelectaDNA tool and equipment marking kits can help deter theft and protect your property!

👉 https://www.selectadna.co.uk/upcoming-tool-marking-events

18/05/2026

Thanks to the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner and Travis Perkins, tradespeople from across the county were able to get their tools marked with SelectaDNA last week - helping deter tool theft and protect livelihoods.

When police can trace stolen tools back to their owner, it gives tradespeople another way of getting their tools returned.

Initiatives like this help us move closer to putting an end to tool theft.

15/05/2026

FREE Tool Marking Event at Wickes Bracknell!

Join us on Monday 18th May, 9am -11am at Wickes Bracknell for a FREE tool marking event hosted by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley and supported by Thames Valley Police.

Whether you're a tradesperson, contractor or DIY enthusiast, come along and take a simple step towards keeping your tools safer.

📍 Wickes Bracknell, Western Rd, Bracknell RG12 1NS
🗓 Monday 18th May
⏰ 9am - 11am

14/05/2026