1 The term bike in this context refers to mopeds, scooters and motorbikes.

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1 BIKE THEFT INDEX 2

2 More than 35,000 people were affected by bike 1 theft in the year 0. While this number is relatively small compared to the number of car thefts, it still represents a considerable problem, and contributes significantly to the total of around 340,000 vehicles stolen in the year 0 in England, Scotland and Wales. 1 The term bike in this context refers to mopeds, scooters and motorbikes.

3 Bike Theft Index The Bike Theft Index shows which makes and groups (based on engine capacity) of bike are most at risk of being stolen in England, Scotland and Wales. It is based on theft data taken from the Police National Computer (PNC) in 0 and on information provided by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) on the number of bikes on the road. To provide reliable results about the comparative risk of theft for different bikes, only makes and groups with over 100 bikes registered by the DVLA are included in the index. It should be noted that for many bikes the total parc (number registered) is far less than 100. These categories tend to be vintage one-off or customised vehicles, and their inclusion in this index would give a misleading picture about the risk of theft for less specialised bikes. How to use the Index Each make of bike is split into a group based on engine capacity or style as registered with the DVLA. The left-hand side of each table lists the make of bike alphabetically. The right-hand side shows 3-year age bands for when the bike was first registered. To assess whether a particular moped, scooter or motorbike has a high, medium or low risk of theft read along the line to the right until you find the column showing the 3-year band in which the bike was first registered. The coloured block at this point indicates the theft risk. For vehicles in this index, the risk of theft is colour-coded as follows: R E D MOST AT RISK (more than 50 bikes in every 1000 on the road stolen) A M B E R MEDIUM RISK (between 7 and 50 bikes in every 1000 on the road stolen) G R E E N LOWER RISK (up to 6 bikes in every 1000 on the road stolen) White blocks are used where a make/group of bike was not registered in the years shown. Grey blocks are used where there are too few bikes of that type on the road for an accurate risk assessment to be made. 3

4 Insurance groups The risk of theft in this index will not necessarily match the insurance rating for a particular bike as the insurance rating also takes a vehicle s accident repair costs into account. Individual insurance premiums also depend upon other factors such as a driver s history and the area they live in. Bikes are an easy target for thieves if they are not secured as they can easily be wheeled away or bundled into a van. The snapshot of bike theft given in this index shows that mopeds, scooters and other smaller-engined bikes are most at risk of theft. This is seen as a reflection of the growing popularity of mopeds and scooters as commuter bikes. More generally, newer bikes are consistently most at risk. However, with the continued support of manufacturers in supplying security features such as immobilisers or parts marking as standard, and increased awareness and use of security devices by riders, this problem can be tackled a lot more effectively. It is hoped that the risk of theft for particular makes and groups of bike may be considerably reduced over time, as greater vehicle security becomes easier. What to do next The more security measures you can take, the less attractive your bike will be to thieves. No single product can cover all possibilities, but if you invest in both mechanical and electronic security devices, you will greatly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of this particularly disruptive type of theft. For further advice please contact: S E C U R I T Y A D V I C E H E L P L I N E S Security advice is also available by contacting the following helplines Thatcham/VSIB Sold Secure

5 What else can be done? ELECTRONIC SECURITY Owners of more vulnerable bikes can help reduce the risk of theft by using properly installed Thatcham compliant or Sold Secure approved security devices. Some security devices may get you a discount on your insurance (up to 10% for immobilisers). MECHANICAL SECURITY Whatever type of mechanical security you opt for remember: Although it is difficult to carry around, it does act as a good deterrent to casual thieves. Always try to secure your bike to something solid and immovable, such as a ground anchor. A common method of bike theft is simply to lift the vehicle into the back of a van. Don t rely on this form of security alone. SECURED CAR PARKS Making use of parking provision where available can greatly improve security options at no extra cost to the motorist. Wherever possible, use parking spaces with stands or security built specifically for bikes. Also look for secured bike parking spaces in public car parks and make use of the police-approved Secured Car Parks scheme. Further information, and the location of your nearest SCP, can be found at PARTS MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS Put security marking on as many parts of your bike as you can. This will make it less attractive to opportunist thieves and will increase your chance of getting your bike back if it is stolen and then recovered. C R I M E S T O P P E R S If you have any information about any crime call

6 MAKE pre 1986 ADLY APRILIA BETA DAELIM DERBI EASY RIDER GILERA HER CHE HONDA ITALJET JAWA JIALING KAWASAKI KYMCO MALAGUTI MANET MBK MOBYLETTE MOTOR HISPANIA MZ PEUGEOT PGO PIAGGIO PUCH RALEIGH RIEJU SUZUKI TOMOS VESPA (DOUGLAS) YAMAHA Most at Risk Medium Risk Lower Risk Too few vehicles of this type on the road No vehicles of this type on the road 6

7 MAKE pre 1986 ADLY APRILIA BAJAJ CAGIVA GILERA HER CHE HONDA HYOSUNG ITALJET KYMCO LAMBRETTA MOTO ROMA PEUGEOT PIAGGIO SUZUKI SYM YAMAHA 7

8 CC APRILIA BENELLI BMW BSA CAGIVA CZ DAELIM EASY RIDER GILERA HARTFORD HONDA HYOSUNG JIALING KAWASAKI KTM KYMCO LAMBRETTA MALAGUTI MZ PIAGGIO SUZUKI SYM VESPA (DOUGLAS) YAMAHA Most at Risk Medium Risk Lower Risk Too few vehicles of this type on the road No vehicles of this type on the road 8

9 CC BSA HONDA KAWASAKI KTM LAMBRETTA MZ SUZUKI TRIUMPH VELOCETTE VESPA (DOUGLAS) YAMAHA 9

10 CC AJS APRILIA BETA BSA CZ GAS GAS HONDA KAWASAKI KTM MONTESA MZ SUZUKI TRIUMPH YAMAHA 10

11 CC GAS GAS KAWASAKI KTM MZ Most at Risk Medium Risk Lower Risk Too few vehicles of this type on the road No vehicles of this type on the road 11

12 CC AJS BSA DOUGLAS ENFIELD HONDA JAWA KAWASAKI MATCHLESS NORTON SUZUKI TRIUMPH VELOCETTE YAMAHA 12

13 CC HONDA KAWASAKI KTM SUZUKI YAMAHA Most at Risk Medium Risk Lower Risk Too few vehicles of this type on the road No vehicles of this type on the road 13

14 CC BSA HONDA KAWASAKI SUZUKI 14

15 CC AJS BMW BSA CAGIVA ENFIELD HONDA KAWASAKI MATCHLESS MOTO GUZZI NORTON SUNBEAM SUZUKI TRIUMPH VELOCETTE YAMAHA Most at Risk Medium Risk Lower Risk Too few vehicles of this type on the road No vehicles of this type on the road 15

16 CC HONDA KAWASAKI SUZUKI YAMAHA 16

17 CC BMW BSA CCM DUCATI GILERA HONDA HUSQVARNA KAWASAKI NORTON PANTHER SUZUKI TRIUMPH YAMAHA Most at Risk Medium Risk Lower Risk Too few vehicles of this type on the road No vehicles of this type on the road 17

18 CC AJS APRILIA BMW BSA CAGIVA HONDA KAWASAKI KTM MATCHLESS NORTON SUZUKI TRIUMPH YAMAHA Most at Risk Medium Risk Lower Risk Too few vehicles of this type on the road No vehicles of this type on the road 18

19 CC BSA HONDA KAWASAKI MZ SUZUKI YAMAHA 19

20 CC BMW BSA DUCATI HONDA KAWASAKI LAVERDA MOTO GUZZI MV AGUSTA SUZUKI TRIUMPH YAMAHA Most at Risk Medium Risk Lower Risk Too few vehicles of this type on the road No vehicles of this type on the road 20

21 CC BMW DUCATI HARLEY-DAVIDSON HONDA KAWASAKI MOTO GUZZI NORTON SUZUKI TRIUMPH YAMAHA 21

22 CC APRILIA BMW CAGIVA DUCATI HARLEY-DAVIDSON HONDA KAWASAKI KTM LAVERDA - MOTO GUZZI SUZUKI TRIUMPH YAMAHA Most at Risk Medium Risk Lower Risk Too few vehicles of this type on the road No vehicles of this type on the road 22

23 GREATER THAN CC BMW > BUELL > KAWASAKI > LAVERDA > MOTO GUZZI > SUZUKI > TRIUMPH > YAMAHA > 23

24 BIKE THEFT INDEX 2 Visit Published by the Home Office Communication Directorate BTI