72,445 Bike Thefts in England in 2022 (BikeBiz)

BikeBiz writes that a Comparethemarket study predicts 72,445 bike thefts in England for 2022, with London accounting for 22,818 cases—the highest in the country. Thames Valley and Greater Manchester follow as major hotspots. The study, based on police data from 2015 to 2021, also identifies Cumbria and Warwickshire as the safest regions. Leicestershire saw the largest increase in thefts (23% rise from 2020 to 2021). The article advises cyclists to use high-quality locks, park carefully, register bikes, and check insurance coverage, noting that policies differ on out-of-home theft protection. The findings highlight persistent risks and regional disparities in bike theft across England.