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Bike crime

Police & Crime Commissioner defends under-fire force accused of “astonishing victim blaming” by cycling campaign group, after officers raised concerns that installing more bike parking is “not ideal” and could cause “bigger increase in crime”

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber insisted the stance "isn't victim blaming" and argued the concern was simply stating that "if the plans go ahead they should be designed with crime prevention in mind"

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 11:00

Shocking moment thieves break into bike store and vault fence to make getaway caught on camera

Neighbour gave chase after thieves prised open alarmed unit and used bolt-cutters to cut locks in Edinburgh burglary

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 12:53

Thieves use angle grinder to steal Trek bike locked outside busy shopping centre

Masked gang appeared unfazed by crowd of bystanders and made off from Surrey Quays shopping centre before the police arrived

Sun, Nov 07, 2021 14:57

Just in: Spylamp

Clever light lets you track your bike if it's nicked

Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:02

Gumtree helps Edinburgh police collar bike thief as city named among cycle theft hot spots

Cyclists in Sheffield most likely to have had bike stolen in last five years, says survey

Fri, Aug 27, 2010 22:31

Wheel from stolen bike © Simon MacMichael.JPG

Insurer’s PR stunt misfires as thieves leave unlocked bikes alone

Are cyclists better off splashing out on decent lock than taking out insurance policy?

Thu, Aug 26, 2010 08:22

Armed robber caught on camera stealing $11,000 Pinarello Dogma

Video footage from US bike shop shows thieves scoping out store

Tue, Feb 02, 2010 08:03

Show your bike some loving, say Avon and Somerset Police

Deadline for bike marking-linked competition extended to February 14

Tue, Jan 19, 2010 22:52

Avon and Somerset Police want to reunite stolen bikes with owners

Open day at Burnham Police Station this Saturday displays bikes recovered in raid

Wed, Jan 06, 2010 08:29