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-19
Covid face coverings – a dream for bike thieves?
As face coverings are becoming the new norm, Stolen Ride asks, are bike thieves taking advantage?
The new Covid measures need to make cycling more accessible for all
While we’d like to think that simply anyone could pick up a bike and start using it for transport, there are actually plenty of barriers that make cycling inaccessible to many people.
More cycling needs more secure bike storage
To move towards increased bicycle storage provision, the UK needs to address a number of issues; those of space, impetus and money.
Keeping key workers cycling during coronavirus
Stolen bikes continue to be a huge issue during the coronavirus crisis, especially to NHS and other key workers. Find out who is helping, featuring an interview with @TourDeThanks.
London coronavirus Teacher asks for your help
A London teacher, who purchased a new bike to carry on supporting children of NHS staff due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), has had her bike stolen.