As festival season comes to a close, official crime statistics obtained by gadget insurance specialist Insurance2Go, has revealed the total amount of mobile phone and gadget thefts at some of Britain’s top festivals in 2014 and 2015.

Festivals attract thousands of young people every summer, but with all the positive and unique experiences they can bring, these events are places where it’s important to look after yourself and your belongings.

The number of electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, stolen at V Festival in Hylands Park dropped from 43 last year to just 31.

The Isle of Wight Festival had 31 thefts of electronic gadgets, the same as last year, while Glastonbury recorded just 104 stolen items, compared to 244 last year.

There was a big drop in the amount of reported thefts at Download Festival, with just 60 items stolen this year compared to 92 in 2014 while just six items were stolen at Reading Festival.

Insurance2Go has some top tips for keeping your tech safe next festival season:

  • Take advantage of gadgets available to you such as solar­powered chargers, waterproof cases etc.
  • Keep your tech on your person and never leave it unattended. Keep your phones in zipped/closable pockets and/or bags
  • Take out insurance on your products before you go, and read the fine print to make sure your gadgets are protected from the types of accidental damage which may occur at festivals (such as water damage) and theft
  • Take advantage of free lockers/baggage areas available
  • Report anything stolen to the police as soon as possible after the item(s) going missing ● Turn on your mobile phone tracking (ie Find my phone)
  • Put a password lock on your phone

Duncan Spencer, CEO of Insurance2Go, said: “There are a number of ways in which festival­goers can arm themselves against gadget theft.

"It’s important to do your research beforehand and we would definitely recommend investing in helpful tools and tech insurance to save you money in the long run.

"Simple tactics such as attaching your phone to a belt clip, or using free lock­up areas at festivals can be the difference between going home with your phone or going home without it.”