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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.
Burglary statistics – 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.
Expert cargo bike insight from an experienced London rider
Sylvia Gauthereau explains ‘the good, bad and ugly’ side of London cargo bike riding in the following in-depth interview with Stolen Ride.
Over 800 bikes recovered in 2020 (Met Police)
A Freedom of Information request, by Stolen Ride, reveals that the Metropolitan Police Service recovered over 800 bikes in 2020.
Why can bicycle insurance be so expensive?
With the cost of bicycle insurance often outstripping that of cars, we look at why bikes can be so expensive to insure.
Cycling levels continue to rise in the capital
Recent data from Transport for London shows cycling levels soared in the capital last year.
London Cycle Parking Survey results
Over 250 London cyclists took part in a flash 24 hour cycle parking survey. The results paint a powerful picture.