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Your bike’s been stolen – now what? April 2025

Your bike’s been stolen – now what? Here’s what to do next (and fast)

Acting quickly can improve your chances of getting your stolen bike back, or at least getting a prompt insurance payout. Here’s your step-by-step guide to what to do after a bike theft

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 11:00

Bikes parked on Sheffield racks (Adwitiya Pal)

“Bike theft scourge will continue until there’s a genuine risk criminals might get caught,” warns Cycling UK, as police figures reveal only one in a hundred thefts lead to prosecution

Sussex Police have confirmed that, out of 2,273 reported bike thefts over the past year, only 23 resulted in a charge or court summons

Fri, Aug 04, 2023 16:28

Almost 90% of bike thefts reported to police closed without suspect identified

Data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats shows that a thief is charged in just 1.7 per cent of incidents

Tue, Jan 03, 2023 12:17