The Metropolitan Police has launched a new campaign offering moped and scooter riders tips on how to avoid their vehicle being stolen.
The campaign, which includes a new video, urges the public to join the Met in the fight against crimes committed on scooters.
They are encouraging people to ‘lock, chain and cover’ their motorcycles, mopeds and scooters to reduce the risk of their bike being stolen.
Almost 23,500 crimes were committed in London last year, using over 14,000 stolen scooters, motorcycles and mopeds.
Since spring last year, there has been a significant reduction in moped-emabled crimes, with thefts of the vehicles being reduced by 52 per cent and a 47 per cent reduction in crimes committed using mopeds.
As part of the new campaign Londoners will see prevention advice in advertising across screens on petrol pumps, on the back of buses and online.
Assistant Commissioner Martin Hewitt, Territorial Policing, said: “We have put a huge amount of effort into stemming the rise in moped-enabled crime, and are now seeing reductions, which is great. However, we are not complacent. All the new tactics and technology we have introduced will be backed up by really proactive policing.
“We will keep arresting offenders and running proactive intelligence led operations to make the streets more hostile for criminals to operate. Also, through focusing our efforts on dismantling markets for stolen goods we will make these crimes less financially beneficial.
“Today, I’d like to ask all scooter or moped users in London to become a part of our effort to make life harder for these criminals. Lock, chain, and cover your bike when you leave it. It is simple, yet effective, and if it makes a thief think twice before stealing your bike then it’s worth it.”
Tags: London, east London, Moped Crime
