5ws and a H cycle theft UK by David Plummer https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk Made with the help of a typing monkey en-us 2020-09-21 12:11:11 UTC 2025-09-29 10:35:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Data from the survey from stolen-bikes.co.uk found that 66% of bike theft victims cycled less and 25% gave up cycling altogether davidplummer1_1 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2729994038

]]> 2023-10-03 10:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2729994038 An average of 77,313 bicycles are reported stolen in the UK every year https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730348435 2023-10-03 14:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730348435 Bike thefts mostly occur during the week rather than the weekend https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730352036 2023-10-03 14:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730352036 “If they nick a customised bike it is very hard to sell,” he said. “It’s like bike 🤬 to cyclists and if they see one they’re all around it, and also cyclists are very active on social media so it’s likely to be spotted. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730352393 2023-10-03 14:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730352393 The UK cities with the highest bike thefts include London, and the university towns of Cambridge, York and Oxford. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730353797 2023-10-03 14:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730353797 Specialized, Trek and Giant make up almost 60 percent of bikes stolen in the UK https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730354093 2023-10-03 14:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730354093 Almost 90% of bike thefts reported in England in 2022 went unsolved https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730355904 2023-10-03 14:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730355904 5 common bike theft techniques and how to avoid them https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730356013 2023-10-03 14:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730356013 When a bikes stolen they are quickly stripped down so they aren't recognisable and sold on. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730356320 2023-10-03 14:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730356320 Top 10 areas for bike thefts per person:1. City of London2. Cambridge3. Oxford4. Newport5. Chichester6. Warwick7. Hackney8. Hammersmith and Fulham9. Camden10. Westminster https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730356503 2023-10-03 14:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730356503 Penny farthing bike stolen - 9th January 2014 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730358135 2023-10-03 14:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730358135 Wheels, saddles, and accessories are the most commonly snagged items, but ultimately no part of your bicycle is safe, not even your cockpit. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730360389 2023-10-03 14:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730360389 Bike thefts at train stations up 39% in 2022, according to research https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730360565

]]> 2023-10-03 14:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730360565 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730361336 2023-10-03 14:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730361336 Many victims also have their bike stolen more than once. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730362580 Idiots]]> 2023-10-03 14:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730362580 Number of 'theft or unauthorized taking of a pedal cycle' offences in England and Wales from 2002/03 to 2022/23 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730363654 2023-10-03 14:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730363654 The most common method to steal bikes is using cable cutters as the locks are generally made of thin easily cuttable metal. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730363739 2023-10-03 14:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730363739 When polled the most common emotion felt was annoyance https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730364536 2023-10-03 14:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730364536 London bike theft ‘effectively decriminalised’ as over 90% of cases left unsolved https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730364967 2023-10-03 14:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730364967 71% of UK bike theft victims didn’t report the crime to the police, according to stolen-bike.co.uk. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730365271 2023-10-03 14:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730365271 According to the ONS, victims are most likely to be aged 16-35, earn less than £10,000 per year, and to live in urban areas https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730365730 2023-10-03 14:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730365730 Stolen bikes are sold on so quickly because many are stolen to order. More than three quarters (78 per cent) of those surveyed admitted to stealing a bike to order. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730366116 2023-10-03 14:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730366116 90% of the police cases were closed without a suspect being identified. Just 1.7% resulted in someone being charged https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730366232 2023-10-03 14:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730366232 High-end road bikes are often the most popular target for thieves due to their high value and lightweight design. These bikes are often used for racing or long-distance rides, making them an attractive target for thieves who can easily sell them for a high price https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730368205 2023-10-03 14:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730368205 Most cycle thefts occur near or in people’s homes, but thieves also target transport hubs and university campuses https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730369254 2023-10-03 14:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730369254 thief story: Go out in the dark, stay out of sight, I’d go nowhere that was covered by CCTV. I’d know pretty much where all the cameras were. I got caught by CCTV once at a school, but that was stupid and I didn’t make the mistake again https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730369509 2023-10-03 14:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730369509 Protect your bike from theft: - The Police https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730369633 2023-10-03 14:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730369633 The most commonly-stolen type of bike is an unlocked one, followed closely by one locked with a cable. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730369698 2023-10-03 14:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730369698 According to data from Bike Register, the most commonly stolen brand of bike in the UK is Specialized (27.6%), and the most common stolen model of bike is the "Specialized Sirrus" (14.3%). https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730370940 2023-10-03 14:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730370940 why do people steal bikes https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730370952 Bicycles are highly susceptible to theft due to their lightweight and easily disassembled nature, making them convenient for thieves to transport. Their rideability allows for quick getaways, and the low priority given to bike theft by law enforcement means the chances of apprehending thieves are minimal.]]> 2023-10-03 14:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730370952 thief story: Sheds were my thing and I could almost always get in. I’d undo the screws, so the best thing you could do would be to use those screws that you can only tighten, you can’t undo. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730371752 They’re really frustrating.I could pretty much cut any bolt off and I’d look for quality. A quality padlock meant something interesting inside, but if you’re going to have a padlock you should make it a big thick one. I’ve taken the hinges off quite a lot but the other thing was, if all else failed, I’d lie on my back and force the roof off with my feet. They’re only nailed on, then I’d put it back on afterwards]]> 2023-10-03 14:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730371752 London cycling: Bike thefts a low priority for the Met Police https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730372262 2023-10-03 14:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730372262 only half of bikes are ever reported stolen https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730372957 2023-10-03 14:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730372957 I started stealing push-bikes when I was 16. Motivation was money, bikes are quick and easy money. There were two of us who stole pedal bikes and high-performance motorbikes. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730373330 2023-10-03 14:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730373330 Britain's most stolen bike https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730374608 2023-10-03 14:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730374608 Gosforth man, 19, has his beloved mountain bike stolen after falling from it and breaking his back https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730375246 2023-10-03 14:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730375246 What to do if your bike gets stolen https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730375350 2023-10-03 14:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730375350 At first it was with basic wire cutters and the average bolt cutters you could buy in somewhere like Homebase. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730376124 2023-10-03 14:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730376124 London bicycle theft crime rate comparison map https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730377159 2023-10-03 14:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730377159 Don’t be fooled by Kryptonite locks, they’re not as tough as made out to be. Also D-bars with tubular Bicycle Thief Bolt Cutterslocks, never use them, they’re the most easy to pick with a little tool. https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730377383 2023-10-03 14:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730377383 Newcastle vigilante jailed for motorbike thief killing - this could happen in cycle theft https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730377554 2023-10-03 14:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730377554 Life in bike theft Britain: ‘Afterwards, I couldn’t face going outside’ https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730379649 2023-10-03 14:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730379649 8% of stolen bikes were worth more than £1000 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730380036 2023-10-03 14:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730380036 Bike thief caught after victim’s mother held three-day protest outside his house https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730380739 2023-10-03 14:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730380739 Ten ways to protect your bike by metropolitan police https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730381128 1. Double lock it
2. Lock the lot
3. Secure it
4. Take removable parts with you
5. Park securely
6. Register it
7. Mark it
8. Remember safety begins at home
9. Check ownership
10. Act fast ]]> 2023-10-03 14:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730381128 I have owned 11 bikes. This is how they were stolen https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730381843

]]> 2023-10-03 14:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730381843 Every year thieves steal an estimated 200,000 bicycles in England and Wales. Tom Whipple isn’t surprised. Every one he has ever bought has been nicked https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730382317 2023-10-03 14:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730382317 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730383751 2023-10-03 14:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730383751 you wouldn't steal a bike https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730385452 2023-10-03 14:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730385452 Inside the hollow shackle, there’s a compressed, noxious gas that is very unpleasant and potentially vomit inducing. And if a thief penetrates the shackle, this gas will be expelled out, towards the thief... https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730386258 2023-10-03 14:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730386258 Bike theft affects the young and poor most – why is it not taken seriously? https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730386502

]]> 2023-10-03 14:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730386502 Man caught with 'massive stash of bikes' in back garden by Google Eart https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730387737 2023-10-03 14:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730387737 Know thine enemy https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730387865 2023-10-03 14:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730387865 bike theft fail https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730389293 2023-10-03 14:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730389293 Britain’s ‘most prolific’ bike thieves get jail https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730390740 2023-10-03 14:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/cycletheftuk/wish/2730390740