Attempted theft - what to do about damage?

[PetrolDave]

Technically you are legally bound to tell your insurer even if you are not claiming.
<beep> but true.

That's right, but then your premium will increase even though you've not made a claim. Madness.

Idiotic isn't it? You have to tell them, but even thpugh it's not a claim they still record it as a claim. Then try getting another insurer to understand that the "value" of the claim is £0.00!

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Not quite as bad as that - there are specific types of claims such as 'non fault', 'non fault excess recovered', etc.
This wouldn't count as a claim and would not affect your nonclaims bonus. It would impact the premium as it represents an increased risk.