Police data has revealed that there were 103 per cent more electric bike thefts in the last year compared to 2022, and a whopping 257 per cent more than in 2021. Evolve e-Bikes submitted a Freedom of Information request to every police force in the UK for data on the number of thefts of e-bikes. They also downloaded data from the UK Police Data hub, for insight on regular pedal bike thefts since 2021.
However, thieves will rarely come armed with the tools to tackle various types of lock at the same time. Using at least two different styles of lock – for example, a u-lock and a chain together – will give the thief a much tougher time trying to make off with your bicycle. Don’t compromise on a lock quality. As a starting point, look out for the “Sold Secure” badge. This gives reassurance that the lock meets a certain industry standard, so you can be confident it will be secure.