Bike Theft: The Movie

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We can't rely on others to protect our bikes from theft

 

Bike Theft: The Movie is an experiment observing public reactions to a series of bike thefts in a busy market

 

More information here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/bike-blog/2012/feb/06/protect-bikes-theft

 

According to the film, in the UK a bicycle is stolen every minute and less than 5% of owners get their bikes back. It is estimated that only 20% of thefts are reported to the police. Of those whose bikes are stolen, 66% cycle less after a theft and 24% stop cycling altogether.

 

Just what is it with people and stealing bikes?