It's a sad state of affairs if we cannot defend what is ours, within our own space. 
When could we?Dodgy69 wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 5:48 pm Tbh, i was surprised they ran as soon as you opened the door, did they think you wouldn't hear them or summot.It's a sad state of affairs if we cannot defend what is ours, within our own space.
The roots of it is, our deterents and punishments haven't kept pace with the changes in crimes and these arseholes don't careless whether they get caught or not. It's a proper shot show for sure.
I doubt many have bikes on show. Its fucking bonkers to do soRockburner wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 5:44 pmPay more tax. It's that simple. Law enforcement costs a stupid amount of money, and there is never enough in the coffers.Taipan wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 3:47 pm What I want is a police force that is resourced enough to respond to such crimes.
By the way - is the bike under a cover? (sounds like a daft thing to say, but I can't remember your situation).
Generally speaking, the harder you make it for them to see the bike, access to the bike, or move the bike: the more likely it is that they'll go for the next one on the list.
Might be an idea to take a stroll around the neighbourhood and see what other people are doing for their bike security?
Well - that's kinda my point!weeksy wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 6:09 pmI doubt many have bikes on show. Its fucking bonkers to do soRockburner wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 5:44 pmPay more tax. It's that simple. Law enforcement costs a stupid amount of money, and there is never enough in the coffers.Taipan wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 3:47 pm What I want is a police force that is resourced enough to respond to such crimes.
By the way - is the bike under a cover? (sounds like a daft thing to say, but I can't remember your situation).
Generally speaking, the harder you make it for them to see the bike, access to the bike, or move the bike: the more likely it is that they'll go for the next one on the list.
Might be an idea to take a stroll around the neighbourhood and see what other people are doing for their bike security?
100% mate. Id have built an Asgard in the back garden if I were him. But he's not and theres not a lot that can change that.Rockburner wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 6:42 pmWell - that's kinda my point!weeksy wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 6:09 pmI doubt many have bikes on show. Its fucking bonkers to do soRockburner wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 5:44 pm
Pay more tax. It's that simple. Law enforcement costs a stupid amount of money, and there is never enough in the coffers.
By the way - is the bike under a cover? (sounds like a daft thing to say, but I can't remember your situation).
Generally speaking, the harder you make it for them to see the bike, access to the bike, or move the bike: the more likely it is that they'll go for the next one on the list.
Might be an idea to take a stroll around the neighbourhood and see what other people are doing for their bike security?
Hook either side of the gate about 4in off the ground, length of bowden cable between the two, small loop at each end of the cable to drop over the hooks...Ian wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 6:55 pm Can you lock your gate just to make another layer of inconvenience?
They do fine in my council sink holeweeksy wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 6:09 pm
I doubt many have bikes on show. Its fucking bonkers to do so
It might be worth getting in touch with your PCC and asking if they are aware the force are distorting crime reporting by mislabelling vehicle theft.Taipan wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 3:47 pm I really don't want to bash the shit out of anyone. What I want is a police force that is resourced enough to respond to such crimes. Simple fact is, if I hadn't put a stop to their attempt, they would have continued and had my bike away. Now I know they come armed, if they come back, I have to go out withs some sort of bat or suchlike to be able defend myself. I really shouldn't have to be put in that position.
