How many bikes get stolen a year?

I wouldn’t consider myself especially lucky in that respect but according to crime data over 376,000 bicycles are stolen each year, which is roughly one every 90 seconds.

How often does bike theft occur?

every 30 seconds
A bicycle is stolen every 30 seconds in the United States. That’s roughly two million bikes a year, totaling about $350 million . To give you some perspective, less than one million motor vehicles are stolen each year in America.

Where is bike theft most common?

In 2019/2020, around 14% of bikes were stolen from “grounds of a public place”, including local shops, supermarkets, gyms, pubs, football clubs, and more. Another 5% were stolen from outside the workplace (or the workplace car park), and another 9% were taken straight from the streets.

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.

Is bike stealing common?

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.

Why do bikes get stolen so often?

How do I protect my bike from theft?

Park your bike in a well-lit area, where it can be easily seen by passers-by. Lock both wheels and the frame of your bike to a cycle stand or other immoveable object. Use designated parking areas where possible. Make sure the locks go through the bike frame as well as both wheels and the post you are securing it to.

What are the chances of getting a stolen bike back?

You might think it’s a waste of time. But the fact is that almost half of stolen bikes are eventually recovered by the police. And the only reason that just 5% of stolen bikes are returned to their owners is that the police can’t link the bikes to the owners.

Why are bikes stolen so often?