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The community. The hunt is on. View and help locate London’s stolen bikes.

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Stolen bikes are an ever increasing problem, not only in London but around the world. The rapidly expanding Stolen Ride resource section aims to provide top tips. Covering bicycle security, cycle insurance, cycle parking and how to recover stolen bikes.

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Met Police 118 suspected stolen bikes in Hackney

118 suspected stolen bikes recovered in Hackney

The property in Hackney was searched due to 11 different people reporting seeing their stolen bike advertised for sale on social media.

Met police bicycle theft chart July 2020

Are bike thefts on the rise following the easing of lockdown?

Taking a look at only Met police data, 2549 bikes had been reported as stolen to the force in June 2020. In June 2019 it was 2003 bikes.

Covid face coverings – a dream for bike thieves?

As face coverings are becoming the new norm, Stolen Ride asks, are bike thieves taking advantage?

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Stolen Ride is a UK leader when it comes to bicycle security and tackling bike theft.

The cycling community is at the heart of everything. Not only here to provide a stolen bike recovery community, but also to help prevent theft through cycle parking solutions, theft prevention tips and campaigns.

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Official Stolen Ride partners. Bicycle security, cycle insurance and secure London cycle parking.

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How many bikes are stolen in London?

Stolen bikes in the UK are a huge issue, but London is the true epicenter. Whilst around 20 thousand bikes are reported stolen to the police in London each year, the true figure could be nearer 70 thousand.

My bike has been stolen, what should I do?

Report your stolen bike with the police, this is an absolute must. Please have a read of our post on what to do next. Do tweet @StolenRide the details of the bike, including a photo and location (postcode in London, but not your exact home postcode). The community will quickly share the details around thousands of fellow cyclists in London who will search for your bike on the streets and online.

Are the cycle parking solutions only for London?

No. The team can help with cycle parking and cycle storage projects around the UK. From secure cycle hubs, two-tier racks and even public cycle repair stands. There are many possibilities, so do get in-contact to discuss the ideal solution for you. Do share the solutions with your employer or local facilities – anywhere you think needs more or better cycle parking.

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