Urgent driver warning for Taylor Swift fans heading to UK venues to watch Eras Tour by car including Wembley & Cardiff
MUSIC fans heading by car to the UK venues where Taylor Swift is set to perform this summer have been warned to stay vigilant.
Motor experts revealed which of four UK venues Swifties will need to be the most cautious around.
Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour is coming to four major cities in the UK this summer: Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, and London.
The megapopstar will perform at Principality Stadium in Cardiff in June and at Wembley Stadium in June and August.
Experts at Howden Insurance said there are three car parks around Wembley Stadium which fans might like to use if they are driving to see Swift, but all will be “a hotspot for thieves”.
They warned Wembley Stadium, which has a venue capacity of 90,000 and where there are eight Swift shows planned, is the most dangerous area for unattended cars.
Using Gov.co.uk car crime data, the experts found that there are about 11 thefts for every 1,000 registered vehicles at car parks surrounding the stadium.
Fans who are seeing Swift at Wembley may want to consider using the tube to get into central London, they said.
Parking apps might offer a cheaper option but they can be risky – depending on the security measures in the area.
The second most dangerous area was said to be South Wales, where Swift will perform one show in Cardiff at the Principality Stadium.
Principality has a capacity of 74,500 and the region reports about four car thefts for every 1,000 registered vehicles.
According to the venue’s website, there are five car parks within a 20-minute walk of the stadium and fans are recommended to use the “Park & Ride” service for Cardiff City Stadium at Leckwith.
The experts found that Merseyside – where Swift will perform two shows at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, to crowds of more than 61,000 – is the third most dangerous area of the four UK locations.
The Liverpool FC website stated customers can park at Stanley Park on non-match days, but “the LFC cannot guarantee the security of your vehicle and/or its contents”.
An insurance expert from Howden Insurance issued a warning to Swift fans who will be travelling longer distances on unfamiliar roads come summertime.
The expert said: “With the influx of fans storming to each area to have the night of their lives, personal safety can get overlooked in the feelings of excitement and adrenaline.
“People must prioritise security by doing things like checking into hotels if staying the night so belongings aren’t left in cars, and ensuring valuables like phones, IDs, jewellery, and tech are kept on their person.
“It’s worth considering using public transport when travelling to The Eras Tour, as this helps to reduce traffic congestion and leaves fewer opportunities for car thieves to ruin your evening.”
The most dangerous areas for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour UK stops
EXPERTS at Howden Insurance analysed car crime data reported by each UK police force where Taylor Swift will be performing this summer.
These were the results:
- London
- Police force: Metropolitan Police
- Vehicle Thefts : 50,606
- Registered Vehicles (1000s) : 4,678
- Thefts per 1,000 Registered Vehicles : 10.82
- Cardiff
- Police force: South Wales
- Vehicle Thefts : 3,209
- Registered Vehicles (1000s) : 1,160
- Thefts per 1,000 Registered Vehicles : 3.78
- Liverpool
- Police force: Merseyside
- Vehicle Thefts : 3,240
- Registered Vehicles (1000s) : 1,180
- Thefts per 1,000 Registered Vehicles : 2.75
