Crime Prevention Advice: Secure Your Motorcycle or Moped

Crime Prevention Advice: Secure Your Motorcycle or Moped

We would like to remind residents to take extra precautions when securing motorcycles and mopeds following recent reports of bikes being stolen from across the area.

Motorcycles and mopeds can be attractive targets for thieves, particularly when left unsecured or visible from public areas. We encourage all owners to review their security arrangements and take steps to make their vehicle as difficult to steal as possible.

Crime Prevention Advice:

Always lock your motorcycle or moped, even if leaving it unattended for a short period.

Use a quality disc lock, chain and padlock, or ground anchor where possible.

Secure your bike to an immovable object to prevent it from being lifted into a van.

Park in a locked garage whenever possible.

If a garage is not available, keep the bike in a well-lit area covered from view with a motorcycle cover.

Consider installing an alarm, immobiliser, or GPS tracking device.

Remove keys from the ignition and never leave spare keys on or near the vehicle.

Ensure your motorcycle is registered with a recognised security marking scheme and keep a record of the VIN, registration number and photographs.

Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, such as individuals tampering with vehicles, loitering around parked motorcycles, or vehicles being loaded into vans under suspicious circumstances.

If you witness a crime in progress, call 999. To report suspicious activity or non-emergency information, contact Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101 or report online.

Waterlooville Neighbourhood Policing Team
PCSO Barnes 60150

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Shane Barnes
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