"Under this updated policy, our officers will investigate more reports and explore all viable lines of inquiry if a bike is identifiable on CCTV, or if there is a witness to the crime. We continue to work closely with the railway industry to pinpoint hotspot locations and improve CCTV footage to further our investigations and bring offenders before the courts."
"British Transport Police had said it would no longer act if the bikes had been parked for more than two hours or were worth under 200, unless special factors applied. Under the new approach, officers will investigate cases where a bike is identifiable on CCTV or if there's a witness to the theft. Cycling UK called the decision a real win for everyone who uses our transport network."
Police have ended a policy that previously limited investigations into bike thefts at railway stations if bikes had been parked for more than two hours or were valued under £200, unless special factors applied. Officers will now investigate cases where a bike is identifiable on CCTV or if there is a witness. British Transport Police will work with the railway industry to identify hotspot locations and improve CCTV footage and have already charged a suspect since the policy review. Campaign group Cycling UK welcomed the change. Analysis found 4,193 station bike thefts reported in 2024 with just 22 resulting in charges; London hotspots include Paddington, Southbank near Waterloo, Stratford, Tottenham Court Road and Whitechapel.
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