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Controversial train station bike theft policy “sent the wrong message about whose journeys matter,” cycling campaigners say as “common sense” U-turn hailed

This week, the British Transport Police reversed their policy on refusing to investigate stolen bikes left at stations for more than two hours, an outcome Cycling UK says is “a real win for everyone who uses our transport network”

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 13:33
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“It’s not something we should advertise as secure”: Cycle park plagued by bike theft “epidemic”, with cyclists now too fearful to use it

The Cambridge site was the country’s first “secure” cycle park — built by repurposing car parking spaces — but has now become a frequent target for thieves in the UK’s top-ranked city for bike thefts

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 11:11
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Cycle thefts down by 25% during COVID-19 lockdown

Early figures show drop in cycle thefts, with 78% reduction across transport network alone - but new cyclists warned to protect bikes

Fri, Apr 24, 2020 15:05
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Cycle theft increasingly linked to organised crime, say police

New cycle taskforce will be part of a serious organised crime division, as moped gangs try to evade police on pedal cycles

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 13:00
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Video: A different kind of individual pursuit – Derby PCSO chases down bike thief

Scott Liddle was handed a suspended sentence less than two weeks ago - now he's behind bars for reoffending

Thu, Sep 06, 2018 14:28
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Police forces recognised for efforts to fight bike thieves at 2018 Cycle Crime Awards

Awards coincided with National Cycle Crime Conference in Birmingham last month

Tue, Jul 10, 2018 13:34
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Is this the worst bike thief ever?

Bike thief gives up after realising he can't ride the bike he's trying to steal

Sat, Aug 05, 2017 06:55
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Halfords build boy a new bike, after theft threatens his proficiency test

Store takes pity on youngster who was unable to buy a new bike before he took his certificate

Sun, Feb 12, 2017 10:07
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Do you park your bike at any of these theft hotspots?

Study of 82,000 bike thefts reveals worst locations - and they're not all in London

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 10:32
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New app maps crime hotspots to help you choose where to park your bike

After his bike was taken outside a police station, Enoch Adolfo knew what he had to create

Sun, Oct 09, 2016 09:46
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