Bike theft

New report slams “shocking inaction” on bike theft, with just 2% of stolen cycles likely to be recovered

“London’s bike thieves know they face virtually no likely repercussions"

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 12:46
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“Fear of bike theft puts too many people off”: MP campaigns for secure bicycle lockers at all railway stations

"Cycling to the station makes sense, but only if your bike is there when you return"

Sun, Feb 08, 2026 10:07
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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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Police confirm U-turn on controversial policy not to investigate stolen bikes left outside train stations for more than two hours

The British Transport Police say the policy change shows they "are committed to bringing more bike thieves to justice in 2026 than ever before"

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 11:01
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“I’m thinking someone’s done some proper research on this”: Cyclist fears thieves used Strava to plan burglary and steal bikes worth £30,000

Cyclist devastated after thieves climb into garden, block lights, pick lock on shed and steal three high-value bikes during evening when owner was in the house metres away

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 16:12
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“Theft is now legal in Britain”: Only 0.5% of station bike thefts lead to charges

4,193 bikes were stolen from stations in 2024, yet only 22 suspects were formally charged

Mon, Jan 05, 2026 11:04
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MotoGP World Champion has custom Pinarello stolen by thief dressed as team mechanic

The customised €20,000 Dogma F was stolen during the Valencia Grand Prix weekend, but Spanish Police returned the bike and have arrested a suspect

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 13:34
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Egan Bernal’s yellow Tour de France-winning bike reportedly stolen in Colombia

The Ineos Grenadiers rider’s Pinarello appears to have disappeared from a public exhibit, with Bernal confirming on social media that the theft is being investigated

Thu, Nov 06, 2025 15:11
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Liberal Democrats call for ‘Operation Bike Bait’ police unit to “tackle the bike theft epidemic once and for all”

The party says a dedicated team within the National Crime Agency should work with local police forces to target theft hotspots with bait bikes, to help “build a national picture of bike theft”

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 14:44
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“A real shock”: Bike shop back open after ram-raiding thieves cause £30,000 of damage

Cyclewise in Cockermouth was ram-raided by a van in the early hours of Monday morning. Police suspect the break-in is linked to other crimes reported that evening

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 16:54
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