If anyone’s safe from having their car stolen from a Coventry car park, it’s the police.

Their two car parks at Little Park Street police station have won a top security award.

Now crime prevention officers are calling on the owners of other car parks in the city centre to follow the good example.

The award is given to encourage car park providers to make sure there is effective lighting and surveillance and a safe, clean and secure environment for motorists and their vehicles.

Crime prevention officer PC John Nicholson has now challenged others in Coventry to follow the police’s lead as 30 per cent of all car crime across the country takes place in car parks.

He said:

“We have shown you the way, now see what you can do.”

PC Nicholson is already working with the City Centre Company to bring as many car parks up to scratch as possible.

He said:

“By prominently displaying this award, car park providers will be able to show motorists they have a clear commitment to working with the police to crackdown on crime.

“This award indicates to the public which car parks have taken steps to make sure their security is properly assessed and increases customer confidence.”