By BikeRegister trial to launch soon to prevent cycle thefts
Following a rise in cycle thefts within the North East Lincolnshire area, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Martin Hopper speaks on how police plan to combat the increase.
Martin Hopper has said:“We are aware of a recent rise in reported cycle thefts, over the last several months, in the North East Lincolnshire area.”
“This has become a focus area for us as everyone should feel safe in their own homes and communities.
“We are also soon to be launching a trial initiative with BikeRegister.”
The new BikeRegister scheme will involve bikes being marked and registered to help police investigate new cases in cycle theft.
Police officers will then have an app on their work phones to be able to check who the bike is registered to.
The register will be starting as a trial run and will begin with registering and marking 100 bikes at first.
If the trial proves successful and supports Humberside police with investigations the trial well then be implemented as a permanent register.
Mr Hopper added: “We have also noticed that, prior to lockdown, schools and colleges have been targeted. For this reason, we will be doing prevention work with staff, management, students and parents.
“This will be delivered through the Safer Schools partnership. Each PCSO has responsibility for the schools in their area and they will then visit each one personally and deliver presentations and advice to pupils.”
“In the meantime, as well as our patrols being out and about in hot spot areas, I want to issue some advice.
Police are encouraging bike owners to make sure it is locked up securely or stored in garages, sheds or homes where possible.
They have said they would always encourage anyone who has had any property stolen to call in the first instance and report it.
To report any stolen bikes, or other related crimes, please call the non-emergency number 101 and the relevant teams will look into these reports.
For more information on keeping your bike safe, please visit https://www.humberside.police.uk/issues/cycle-crime
