Hackney has most bike thefts in London again – and they are increasing
Hackney has more bike thefts than any other London borough. Picture: Ken Mears - Credit: Archant
Hackney has the highest number of bike thefts in London for the second year running – and the figure is going up.
The latest crime statistics from the Met show in the 12 months leading up to July there were 1,581 bikes stolen in the borough – that’s four a day. That’s up by almost 300 on the previous year’s figure of 1,284 three a day.
Tower Hamlets had the second highest number of stolen rides, at 1,508, followed by Southwark at 1,439.
Hackney Council holds regular “pit-stop” events offering free bike marking and giving advice on how cyclists can ensure their bikes are protected.
The next series of sessions, which run from 4pm to 7pm, begins on October 30 in Pitfield Street and Hoxton Street. After that they will be held at Hackney Town Hall on November 26, Martello Street on December 14, Mare Street Narrow Way on January 11 and Powerscroft Road on March 15.
The town hall is also giving out leaflets with security tips to bike shops for customers. It follows the installation of bike hangars and Sheffield stands across the borough.
Most Read
- 1 Planned travel disruptions in east and central north London this week
- 2 Warnings of ice across London amid plummeting temperatures
- 3 EXCLUSIVE: Planet Organic responds to backlash about incoming Broadway Market store
- 4 Hanukkah 2021: Five events in north London tonight
- 5 Great Christmas markets in and around north London
- 6 Eight things we learned from the prime minister's briefing
- 7 South Hackney stabbing: Woman arrested and man left fighting for his life
- 8 Business owners concerned by twice-burgled Stamford Hill shop
- 9 'Shock and sadness' after news GP practice will close
- 10 Things to do in north London: Christmas markets, workshops and more this weekend
