Over the past 18 months, Trackershop has seen demand for S5 car trackers across Yorkshire rise significantly. The escalation in organised car theft has created real urgency for owners to fit a stolen vehicle recovery tracker and protect their vehicle.
Trackershop provides a fast S5 and S7 car tracker installation service across Yorkshire, backed by a large network of mobile engineers. In most cases we can install within 1 to 3 working days. If your insurer has asked you to fit a car tracker in Yorkshire, we will help you choose the correct category, arrange the full installation, and fit at your home, work, dealership or any location you need. Take a look at our range of insurance approved trackers.
Why fit a car tracker in Yorkshire?
The latest figures show Yorkshire is now one of the worst regions in the country for vehicle crime. Office for National Statistics data for the year to December 2025 placed South Yorkshire third nationally for vehicle offences, behind only London and the West Midlands, with almost 11,000 offences recorded. West Yorkshire also ranks among the highest, with roughly one in every 227 vehicles stolen during 2024, and Leeds and Sheffield have both been named as 2026 hotspots for the theft of luxury SUVs.
Nationally, vehicle thefts rose by around 21% in the year to March 2025, which works out at roughly one car stolen every three minutes. Keyless models are around twice as likely to be taken, and a large majority of stolen vehicles are never recovered. Understandably, this has caused significant concern among motorists and insurers alike, and insurers are increasingly asking drivers to take further steps to protect their vehicles.
Over the past couple of years, many drivers will have been asked by their insurer to fit a Thatcham approved car tracker in line with a new policy. Because these stolen vehicle recovery trackers are so effective, many insurers offer a reduction in premium when you comply. What is becoming more common still is insurers simply declining to cover a vehicle against theft unless a tracker is fitted first.
The good news is that insurance approved car trackers are highly effective at both deterring theft and recovering stolen cars. They generate instant alerts the moment someone interferes with your vehicle, and those alerts are picked up by a 24/7 monitoring control room, which reacts immediately by contacting both you and the police in the event of a theft.
Car trackers in Leeds, Sheffield and across Yorkshire
It has never been easier to have a Thatcham tracker fitted. Our Thatcham accredited engineers come to you at a convenient time, date and location to complete the installation in full. We cover the whole of Yorkshire, including Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Hull, York, Wakefield, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Harrogate, Halifax, Barnsley and Rotherham, along with the surrounding towns and postcodes. If you are in Bradford, you can also read our dedicated guide to car trackers in Bradford.
S5 car trackers in Yorkshire
An S5 car tracker, also referred to under the older Thatcham CAT 5 classification, provides the highest level of security and may lead to a meaningful reduction in your insurance premium, so it can save you money over time.
S5 trackers are typically required in specific circumstances, usually when a vehicle is of a certain value or is kept in an area with a high car crime rate. Many drivers choose one regardless, for the peace of mind that comes with an exceptionally high recovery rate. The most popular S5 device is currently the ScorpionTrack S5, which includes an Automatic Driver Recognition system controlled through a small fob. The fob identifies you as the authorised driver and protects against key theft and relay attack, triggering an instant control room alert if the vehicle moves without it. Take a look at the ScorpionTrack S5 tracker.
S7 car trackers in Yorkshire
If you are unsure which device you need, speak to your insurer for guidance. It is important to fit the correct category, as the wrong one could invalidate your cover. Insurers can be frustratingly vague on this, but if they do not specify a category, an S7 tracker is usually more than suitable.
The S7, also known under the older CAT 6 classification, is the entry level Thatcham approved stolen vehicle recovery tracker and includes 24/7 control room monitoring in the event of a theft. It remains the most cost effective option for a car tracker in Yorkshire. Take a look at the range of S7 trackers.
Whichever tracker you need, Trackershop provides a fast fitting time for any GPS tracker in Yorkshire and any UK postcode. For any questions, contact our installs team on 0330 055 2777 or email info@trackershop-uk.com. You can also view the full range of insurance approved trackers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an S5 and an S7 tracker?
Both are Thatcham approved and accepted by insurers. An S7 (older CAT 6) provides GPS tracking and 24/7 control room monitoring. An S5 (older CAT 5) adds Automatic Driver Recognition, using a fob that triggers an instant alert if the vehicle moves without it, which makes it the stronger choice against keyless and relay theft.
Which tracker do I need for my insurance in Yorkshire?
Check your policy wording. High value and high risk vehicles usually require an S5, and some insurers will not cover them for theft without one. If your insurer does not specify a category, an S7 is normally sufficient.
Do you offer mobile installation across Yorkshire?
Yes. Our Thatcham accredited engineers install at a time and location that suits you, at home, at work or at a dealership, right across Yorkshire, usually within 1 to 3 working days.
Will a tracker protect my car against keyless and relay theft?
Yes. An S5 tracker triggers an instant control room alert even when a thief has cloned or stolen your key. For maximum protection, the ScorpionTrack S5 PLUS adds a driver controlled immobiliser so the vehicle cannot be started at all.
Which areas of Yorkshire do you cover?
We cover the whole region, including Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Hull, York, Wakefield, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Harrogate, Halifax, Barnsley and Rotherham, plus the surrounding towns.
