Thousands of bikes stolen around the country as worst areas for thefts revealed

Almost 3,000 bicycles were reported stolen around the country in the first eight months of last year, latest garda figures reveal.

Of these, a total of 2,964 bikes were reported as stolen between January 1 and August 28, 2023.

Over 70pc of these thefts were in the Dublin with 2,124 bikes stolen in Dublin, according to gardaí.

The next area with the most stolen bikes was Cork with 141 bikes reported stolen.  Kildare was next highest for reported thefts, where 102 were stolen. 

After that, Limerick with 97 thefts and Galway with 82 were the next highest for reported thefts. 

See full details of bikes stolen in each county, up to August 21, 2023. 

Crime prevention advice published on Irishcycle.com advises bike owners to  spend 10% to 20% of the value of your bike of two locks.

It also advises: 

Lock your bike tightly to an immovable object.

Keep the lock off the ground.

Take a photo of your bike, note the serial number and email it back to yourself so you have a record of it forever.

Lock your bike indoors or in well-lit areas if possible.