Patterns in Bike Theft and Recovery

Achituv Cohen, Trisalyn Nelson, Dillon Fitch-Polse, Elizabeth Schattle, Seth Herr, Moreno Zanotto, Meghan Winters

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Abstract

Limited research on the patterns of bicycle theft and recovery makes it difficult to tackle the issue of bicycle theft. Our goal is to generate knowledge that can reduce the negative impacts of bicycle theft by better understanding patterns in bicycle theft and recovery. We analyzed data from a North American survey on bicycle theft conditions and recovery circumstances. Results indicate that the reported stolen bicycles were usually locked (59%), and stolen overnight (41%) from enclosed spaces (28%). 15% of stolen bicycles are recovered. Reporting the stolen bicycle on a variety of channels could increase the chance to recover them.

Original languageEnglish
JournalTransport Findings
Volume2023
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • active transport
  • bicycle
  • bicycle theft
  • crime
  • recovery patterns

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