MOTORBIKE owners are being urged to make sure their two wheelers are being kept safe and secure when not in use as the hotter weather continues.
Thefts of motorbikes can increase in the summer months and officers from West Mercia Prevention Hub South have noticed a spike in such crimes in Redditch, Evesham, Pershore, Malvern and Worcester.
While there is no pattern to recent thefts, most of those stolen have been the smaller 125cc bikes which perhaps points to so-called ‘joy riders’ taking them.
The hotter climes of recent weeks coupled with the usual increased use of bikes out on the roads in the summer means some owners may also be leaving them outside more often.
This has prompted the force’s Rural and Business Crime team to issue a timely reminder to take preventive measures to make sure your two-wheeler does not fall foul of thieves.
Pete Meredith, a Rural and Business Officer from Prevention Hub South, said: “It’s that time of year when bikers are on the roads in higher numbers, especially with the recent hotter weather.
“This has coincided with an increase of reports of theft in the Redditch, Evesham, Pershore and Worcester areas, which have mainly been the smaller 125cc engined bikes so it could be linked to thieves seeking a quick thrill of stealing those types of bikes.
“We would urge motorbike owners to consider some security measures to make sure their two-wheeler doesn’t get stolen.
“Security wise we would recommend owners to consider fitting a reputable tracker/immobiliser to their bikes.
“When parked in the open, or accessible places, then we would ask owners to consider a layered security system using several of the below from reputable manufactures.”
Some tips to help riders keep their motorbikes secure include a installing a bike chain, alarmed padlock, handlebar lock and bike cover.
