Motorbike thefts show signs of slowing down in June
Motorbike thefts decreased in June compared to May, with parts of England seeing the least amount of stolen two-wheelers.
Motorbike thefts have shown signs of slowing down after June’s numbers were an improvement over the month of May's.
The numbers, which include motorcycles and scooters, went down according to insurance broker Bennetts, as Dorset Police recorded a drop from 31 to 10 for the month, while Gwent also saw a big shift in thefts, going from 31 to 13.
The reported number of motorcycle and scooter thefts for the month of June was 2,064, which is also an improvement overall. Thefts were still quite high in the Metropolitan Police area, with 601 recorded. Many of those were scooters, however, that is still a drop of 2.75 per cent compared to May.
These numbers are in line with Operation Needle, which was carried out by Merseyside Police last month, and reduced thefts during this year’s Isle of Man TT. Over the course of the operation, police recovered six out of eight stolen bikes, while also making three arrests during the operation.
The operation led to extra officers being deployed around Liverpool city centre during the TT, as more than 7,000 motorcyclists travelled to the Isle of Man through Liverpool city centre.
Sergeant Craig Winstanley, Op Needle, said: “We’ve worked closely throughout the planning and delivery stages of the operation with our partners including Liverpool City Council, Liverpool BID Company, hotels and carpark providers, Liverpool Ports Police and the Isle of Man Constabulary to reassure visitors and disrupt offenders.
“Liverpool City Centre attracts visitors from across the world and that is why we are determined by working closely with our partners, to make it as safe as possible for those that live, work, socialise and visit here.”
While a decline in motorcycle theft is to be applauded, it shouldn’t be a trigger for riders to become complacent. As our article yesterday showed, effectively used bike security can greatly reduce the risk of your motorbike being stolen, so please use security devices every time you leave your bike at home, work, or out and about.
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