Motorcycle theft hotspots revealed

A survey revealing motorcycle theft hotspots has shown that London is the worst hit.

The survey, conducted by Carole Nash, comes in the wake of similar findings by the Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group (MCRG). According to the MCRG, the overall rate of bike theft is on the increase and now costs an estimated £105 million yearly.

Within London, the Carole Nash survey revealed the city's south-west region was affected the most, with bikers suffering thefts at 4.5 times the national average. Huddersfield came second outside of London, while Edinburgh and Cardiff were targeted most in Scotland and Wales respectively.

Close to 50 per cent of all bike thefts occur in London, according to the MCRG. "On average there are 77 motorcycles and scooters being stolen every day," said MCRG chairman Kevin Howells.

The figures create "a massive financial bill for riders, manufacturers, dealers, finance companies and insurers and can deter people from continuing to ride and even taking up two wheels," he added.

Carole Nash's survey was conducted in conjunction with the MCRG, which is a partnership between the Home Office, insurance and security bodies, rider interest groups and bike retailers and manufacturers.

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