Gas Theft: Don't be tempted to tamper.
Gas theft isn’t just a crime – it’s a serious threat, lurking in our streets, endangering the safety and lives of individuals, families and entire communities.
Crimestoppers has been working with the energy sector since 2016 to raise awareness of the risks of tampering with electricity and gas meters.
Our Stay Energy Safe ‘Theft of Gas’ campaign is shining a spotlight on the grave dangers of tampering with gas meters.
The hidden danger of gas theft: A winter wake-up call
As energy prices rise and colder weather approaches, many people are feeling the pinch of rising bills – and many are worried about how they will afford to heat their homes.
Gas meter tampering, however, is never an option. The consequences can be catastrophic, including gas leaks, fires, damage to property, explosions and, tragically, sometimes fatalities.
The campaign highlights the disastrous effects that gas theft can have on individuals, families and communities.
We have three main objectives:
- To deter people from meddling with gas meters – it’s not just illegal, but extremely dangerous.
- To give anyone who is concerned the opportunity to report suspicions of gas meter tampering here or by phone on 0800 023 2777, 100% anonymously.
- To share ideas that can help you save money on bills without putting yourself, your family, your business or your community at stake. If you need help or support with your energy bills please visit our support page:
A real crime with real consequences
Every year, over £1.4 billion of energy is stolen across the UK, adding around £50 per year to the paying customer’s bill. But the real cost is the devastating impact on innocent lives.
You can report your suspicions of energy theft 100% anonymously, 24/7, 365 days a year by calling the Stay Energy Safe hotline on 0800 023 2777, or by filling out the online form.
Stay Energy Safe is an anonymous and independent service operated by the charity, Crimestoppers. We’ll never ask who you are, or how you know what you know. None of your personal details will be captured – we just need information that helps us keep people safe.
Learn more about the risks of gas theft here.
Consequences of Energy Fraud
Committing energy fraud is not just illegal, it is also very dangerous. Electricity theft can lead to shocks, severe burns, and electrical fires. Read more about the dangers of electricity theft and how to spot it.
Gas theft can lead to lethal leaks and catastrophic gas explosions. Read more about the dangers of gas theft and how to spot it.
Stealing Energy is Not a Victimless Crime
Energy theft is a crime that usually goes unnoticed. Approximately 250,000 cases of energy theft go unreported every year, putting us all in danger. Stolen energy adds around £50 a year to the paying customer’s bill, but the real cost is the danger it brings to communities.
If you suspect energy theft you can report it 100% anonymously, 24/7, 365 days a year on 0800 023 2777 or by filling out the online form.
Stay Energy Safe is an anonymous and independent service operated by the charity Crimestoppers, so you can be confident that none of your details will be captured, and your identity can remain anonymous.
Energy Theft. Speak Up. Stay Safe.