# Anti-Theft Vehicle Apps Crime Stoppers' My Wheels Warns Drivers in Areas Where Theft is Prevalent By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-05-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-wheels References: [abc.net.au](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-08/sa-crime-stoppers-vehicle-safety-app-gathers-momentum/6456240) & [mywheelsapp.au](https://www.mywheelsapp.com.au/) 'My Wheels' is a new [vehicle safety app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damage-control-1) developed by [Crime Stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-traffickerthwarting-app) in response to a high amount of vehicle theft across the country of Australia. The app makes use of GPS technology in order to alert a user where they parked their vehicle and links this information to reports of vandalism and theft that may have recently occurred nearby. The app stores insurance and a vehicle's details, making it possible to reach even more pertinent information as needed. The community-driven app empowers citizens to become an active part of preventing automotive theft through reporting that will earn them points as a good samaritan. Although the app certainly has value for drivers, My Wheels is also useful for [cyclists and motorcycle owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock) who have invested a considerable amount of money in transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vehicle Safety Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more advanced vehicle safety apps that utilize GPS technology and provide real-time alerts for theft and vandalism. - **Community-driven Reporting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create community-driven reporting apps that incentivize citizens to actively participate in preventing automotive theft through reporting incidents and earn rewards. - **Multi-purpose Transportation Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design multi-purpose transportation apps that cater to the needs of various types of vehicle owners, including drivers, cyclists, and motorcycle owners, providing them with a comprehensive range of features and services. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the mobile app development space to create more advanced and user-friendly vehicle safety and community-driven reporting apps. - **Insurance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with insurance companies to integrate vehicle details and insurance information into safety apps, streamlining the access to pertinent information in case of incidents. - **Transportation Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in transportation technology to develop comprehensive multi-purpose apps that cater to the needs of various vehicle owners and provide enhanced safety and convenience features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Stalking App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile.md) - [Women’s Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-safe.md) - [Wildlife Trafficker-Thwarting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-traffickerthwarting-app.md) - [Impact-Detecting Car Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmmpr-one.md) - [Anti-Theft Car Immobilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitheft1.md) - [Payment-Giving Parking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-parking-app.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Parking Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-management.md) - [Vehicle Security Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-security.md)