Bicycle lock and security company Litelok has launched a ‘Theft Intelligence’ feature on its global website.
The feature enables cyclists, along with motorcyclists and scooter riders to explore in real-time continuously updated data showing where thefts are occurring. The tool has extensive information for the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, USA, and an overall global view.
Litelok says the feature aims to help riders better understand risk patterns, so they know where and when to be most vigilant when parking their bikes.
Litelok founder, Neil Barron, says: “We built this to help riders stay informed about bike theft activity and locations; and to share it around. If an area has no reported hotspot or story on the map, it should not be assumed to be free from risk. Our mission is for riders to worry less and ride more.”
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Litelok has previously undertaken wide ranging surveys into bike theft as part of its research and development of new products.
It has now connected this ‘Tested on Thieves’ research to the new map-based data to create a more comprehensive view of theft patterns.
By linking these insights together, the aim is to better support riders worldwide, with clearer and more actionable understanding of bike theft trends.
The page data is formed by bringing together theft data reported by Litelok customers, government crime agencies, and targeted community engagement.
The tool has hourly theft rates, average theft loss costing, recovery rate, and individual city information. It’s the most comprehensive statistics we’ve seen on bike thefts.
So, if you want to get a picture of how safe when it comes to bike theft your local area is, or when visiting or riding in a new area, Litelok’s Theft Intelligence resource is well worth exploring.
