British Bike Theft

We’ve seen he reports statistics and figures, so we know the problem that bike theft is on the country and if you’ve been unlucky enough to be a victim of theft yourself, you’ll know all the hassle that it can cause. 

Another case of large bike thefts in one particular area has emerged. Police have reported that in Beverley, £43,000 worth of bikes have been stolen in the last 2 months alone. These thieves have been targeting outbuildings and garden sheds in search of bikes.

One victim, James Harper spoke out about his experience, in which £10,000 worth of bikes were stolen from his shed.

"The criminals seemed to have good knowledge that I had the bikes, where the bikes were and then they made every effort to leave the crime scene as if it was untouched……..Those first moments when you see the space where your bikes should be and the realisation someone has been on your property and taken what is yours is just sickening”.

This highlights that you can never be too careful when it comes to keeping your bikes secure and an ordinary garden shed isn’t going to stop any thief.

What is the best way to keep your bike secure?

When you are cycling home, or driving with your bike attached to your car, it is a good idea to check that you aren’t being followed home. Bike thieves are becoming smarter and are now following bikes so that they can steal them at a later date. Once they know where your bikes are, you’ll have to rely on the security of your bike storage to keep your bike safe.

If you are looking for something more secure to store your bikes in, the Asgard High Security Bike Shed offers fantastic bike security. 

This all metal bike storage unit is made from strong weatherproof steel and is fitted with high security features. Find out more about this high security bike shed on the Asgard website.