Recovery Rate Of Stolen Motorcycles Declining Year On Year
11 November 2010
Motorcycle recovery rate down recent study has
shown
The latest motorcycle theft figures show that bikers are less
likely than ever before to see their stolen bikes again according
to specialist bike insurer Express Insurance.
Nearly 26,000 motorcycles were stolen in the UK last year and
just 10,939 (42.25%) were recovered, down more than 4% in
comparison to 2006 when over 12,000 bikes were returned to their
rightful owners (46.42%).*
With these statistics in mind Express Insurance is urging owners
to take maximum precautions and use their common sense to keep
their bike secure and the thieves at bay.
Bike crime hot-spots are unsurprisingly city centres, with
London, Manchester and Birmingham topping the list, but also bike
theft rings have been known to target specific areas or places
where they know motorcycles or scooters are kept. Often
outbuildings that could contain ATVs or off-road bikes are
targeted, so being 'in the country' does not mean you're safe.
Motorcycle Theft and Recovery
2006 - 2009*
|
|
Stolen |
|
Recovered |
|
% |
|
2006 |
|
26608 |
|
12352 |
|
46.42% |
|
2007 |
|
27348 |
|
12730 |
|
46.55% |
|
2008 |
|
25961 |
|
11514 |
|
44.35% |
|
2009 |
|
25893 |
|
10939 |
|
42.25% |
Tony Way, Managing Director of Express Insurance believes that
owners need to discourage thieves as much as they possibly can:
"It's a disturbing fact that more than 70 bikes are stolen in the
UK every single day and it makes sense that you should lock your
bike wherever you leave it. Attach it to something that keeps the
bike anchored.
"Bikers often get complacent about security at home or in the
garage and it is crucial to invest in a ground anchor and get a
good quality, Thatcham-approved chain. Modern technology like
alarms, immobilisers, security marking kits and trackers can all
help provide a series of deterrents for bike thieves."
When securing a bike there needs to be no free space for cutting
equipment access, the chain needs to be wrapped snugly around
the rear wheel or part of the chassis that cannot be removed
easily. Your bike security must make thieves think twice and
even a simple disc lock attached can discourage them.
To get a competitive quote on your insurance visit www.expressinsurance.co.uk