What city has the most bike thefts?

What city has the most bike thefts?

The top ten US cities for bike theft list comes from Kryptonites own research. For years New York had topped the list as the very worst city in the US for bike crime….

• New York City, NY.
• Los Angeles, CA.
• Portland, OR.
• San Francisco, CA.
• Chicago, IL.
• Washington, DC.
• Philadelphia, PA.
• Seattle, WA.

Which bikes get stolen the most?

As far as brands taken, there’s little surprise to see two of the so-called ‘big three’ in Bikmo’s most stolen – Giant and Specialized. A second bicycle insurer corroborates the finding; PedalSure also name the two brands as their most wanted by thieves.

What to do if someone is trying to steal your bike?

10 things to do if your bike’s been stolen!

1. Alert social media.
2. List your bike as stolen.
3. Report the theft to the police.
4. File an insurance claim.
5. Report it to Kryptonite or OnGuard.
6. Check ebay, Gumtree, craigslist. How to set up alerts.
7. Check the flea markets and pawn shops!
8. Let your local bike shops know.

What are the chances of finding a stolen bike?

ONLY 2.4% of stolen bikes can be recovered. That’s why you need to learn some effective bike theft prevention tips to protect your bicycles from thieves. There are 9 bike theft prevention tips you can try to secure your bike from thieves.

Why is bicycle theft so common?

Another reason theft is so prevalent is that locks haven’t kept pace with the times. The ones that do work can be so expensive or so heavy that they actually deter people from riding in the first place. GPS trackers can locate a stolen bike, but do nothing to stop thieves who only want to strip its parts.

What do bike thieves look for?

Bike thieves are looking for a quick getaway. So will target bikes that are secured with combination locks or other cheap flimsy-looking bike locks. They will settle for any bike, it doesn’t even have to be expensive-looking.

What do bike thieves do with stolen bikes?

Normally, once you had stolen the bike, you rang a contact who’d come and pick it up. “I usually sold it in-person to a friend, but sometimes I’d sell it on Gumtree or eBay. Bikes are normally stripped down and rebuilt or sprayed within a few hours.

Are bike thefts common?

Bicycle theft in the U.S. Bicycle theft is an unfortunate occurrence and an increasing trend these past few years, and cyclists from the United States are no exception. According to the latest FBI Uniform Crime Report, from 2007 to 2011, bicycle theft in the United States rose (on average) 14% each year.

What happens if you buy a stolen bicycle?

You could get in trouble Buying a bike that you know is stolen is a crime. The same goes for possessing any property that you know is stolen. If you still decide to buy the bike, you could still be accused of a crime because you should have known better.

How do bike thieves break locks?

A pair of hand held cable cutters will snip through most cable locks in seconds. Cheap, inconspicuous and easy to carry around in a coat pocket, this is the tool that’s most commonly used by bike thieves. And it’s worth repeating again: they will cut through nearly all cable locks in seconds.

How do you stop bike thieves?

Don’t give thieves an easy ride; the following are tips to protect yourself from bike theft.

1. Locks and technique. Invest wisely and talk to your local bike shop about ‘Sold Secure’ standard locks.
2. Location. When in public areas, choose a well-lit busy location that is covered by CCTV.
3. Register it.
4. Insure it.
5. Commuter bike.

How do I theft proof my bike?

8 tips to prevent bicycle theft

1. Double up your security by using two high-quality locks.
2. Use your locks to keep your wheels from being stolen, too.
3. Swap quick-release seat and wheel skewers for ones that require keys.
4. Make your bike unique.
5. Try out a smart lock.
6. Always bring your bike inside at night.