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Is bike registration in the UK about to change forever?
The UK police will soon be introducing a ‘search engine’ to query all connected registers in a single search.
PentaLock – has the future arrived for bike security?
A bike lock that is “more secure than any other lock”. That is the claim from a new company called PentaLock.
Are stolen bike rates falling back to ‘normal’ levels?
Stolen Ride can reveal that reported crime data from the Met Police indicates a return to ‘normal’ (pre-pandemic) rates for stolen bikes.
Can home security cameras be hacked?
Installing cameras to monitor your home is a top security measure. However, it’s wise to be very cautious as we explain in this post.
Underwater bike parking – IJboulevard in Amsterdam
An exciting ‘underwater’ bike parking garage, called IJboulevard, is now under construction in Amsterdam. Set to be completed in 2023.
London burglary map
Our burglary map covers all residential burglary data from the Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police in 2020.
Angle grinder-proof bike locks – are they coming?
Angle grinders are the go-to tool for brazen bike thieves. Could the tide turn if bike locks are made from a new material called Proteus?
Apple AirTag – a good solution to track a stolen bike?
At the end of April, 2021, the Apple AirTag was released. It’s marketed as a solution for tracking down lost items using the ‘Find My’ app.
Two of the largest bike parking garages in the world
These two Dutch facilities are absolutely awe-inspiring. Utrecht boasts 12,500 bike parking spaces currently.
Residential burglary statistics – covering 3 years in London
These crime statistics show the level of the crime in London, including the unusual, but expected dip in 2020. 01/01/2018 to 21/12/2020.
Posting CCTV footage and contacting suspected thieves
What to know. Includes insight from Mark Cleland, Superintendent at British Transport Police. Covering CCTV and contacting suspected bike thieves.
E-bikes: Key facts, growth and benefits
In recent years, e-bikes have been steadily growing in popularity within the UK, and this trend is expected to continue as lifestyle changes ushered in by the Covid-19 pandemic become more permanent.