National Bike Week 14 th – 21 st June 2015

Analysis - National Figures Bike to Work Scheme introduced 2009

Analysis - National Figures

Bicycle Information Key Essentials

10%/ 15% Bike Purchase Price Gold, Silver, Bronze - Bicycle Locks

BAIT bike  Gardai in Dublin City Centre are placing bicycles in public places which are then monitored to detect criminal activity GPS trackers  Gardai in Dublin City Centre are currently testing GPS trackers on Bait Bikes to evaluate their effectiveness in the detection of bike crime Flickr  Wilsons Auctions Bicycle Recovery

It is a criminal offence to handle stolen property BUYER BEWARE If you purchase a stolen bicycle, if identified it will be returned to its owner Buying Second Hand Bicycles  Beware if the bicycle is cheaper than normal  Use reputable shops/ sites  Look for proof of ownership  Always meet the seller in a public place  If in doubt, call AN Garda Síochána Handling Stolen Bikes

Same youth, same place, two different approaches to theft, one very quietly, one very aggressive, daylight, lots of people around, identifies many of the issues.  Video 1 Video 1  Video 2 Video 2  Convicted of both offences and 5 other bike thefts  Sentenced to 9months (suspended)  Convicted further bike theft  Serving 13 months total sentence Case Study 1

12 th January bike 1 stolen Not reported 12 th January bike recovered, one person arrested Charged with other offences, NO owner for theft of bike Gardai process bike, Flickr, Wilsons Auctions Case Study 2 23 rd April bike 2 stolen Secure cage, underground car park Bike NOT locked Reported Bike Informed of Flickr site Found bike 1, proof of ownership

8 th June 2015, 6pm Witness reported 3 youths with possible stolen bike on South King Street Intercepted, bike recovered, 1 youth found in possession of stolen cheque 2 youths charged, 1 youth Juvenile Diversion scheme Case Study 3

40 Cycle Road Deaths since ’s injured Should have?  Helmet  High visibility vest or similar  Proper equipment to carry/ rucksack HGV’s  Triangle of death!! 1m (front) x 3m (lhs)  If you can’t see the driver they cannot see you  Beware especially of Left turning trucks Bicycle Safety

The number of bikes reported as stolen has doubled since 2008 Almost 5,000 bikes were reported stolen in Dublin in in 3 bikes stolen nationally in 2014 were stolen in Dublin City Centre Twice as many bikes are stolen in summer than in winter, peak months are July/ August 1 in 3 bikes stolen are taken from residential locations (house garden shed) Over half of bikes stolen from public places are taken between 12 noon and 8pm The average value of a stolen bike is €500, 1 in 10 are worth €1,000 or more Only 10% of bike owners are able to provide their bicycle frame number to Gardaí If stolen can you describe your bicycle- photograph It is a criminal offence to buy a stolen bicycle Messages