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According to the study, Brits are putting themselves at risk of identity theft by leaving personal documents such as household bills and bank statements in their cars. These two documents combined could contain all the information a thief needs to open an account or credit card in another person’s name.

It is easy to forget leaving important papers in your car, but Direct Line Car Insurance is urging Britons to be more careful due to the rise in cases of identity fraud over the last few years. According to the research, it is not just sensitive documents that Britons are leaving in their cars. Valuable items worth hundreds of pounds, such as laptops, iPods and mobile phones are also being left on display in cars to tempt thieves, despite various campaigns and warnings.

To reduce the risk of a car being broken into, get a stereo that has a removable front, park in a busy, well lit area and remove all valuables and possessions from the car before leaving it unattended. It is also a good idea to buy a good steering wheel or a handbrake lock.