Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Increase penalties for repeat bike thieves
Closed
61 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to increase legal penalties for people found guilty of repeated bike theft offences. These should involve increased fines and custodial sentences, and mandatory Criminal Behaviour Orders.
Around 1,100 bikes stolen every day in the UK, and only 5% of those stolen are returned each year. We want the Government to take action to tackle bike theft.
Whilst the UK Government has said it’s seeking a ‘golden age’ for cycling, bike theft is still a major barrier preventing cyclists from using their bikes as transport.
Whilst the UK Government has said it’s seeking a ‘golden age’ for cycling, bike theft is still a major barrier preventing cyclists from using their bikes as transport.
Timeline
| 17 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Apr 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
61
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
17 Oct 2022
Closed
17 Apr 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.