Bike Thefts

You may have recently seen on local social media pages that there has recently been an increase in bicycle and motorbike thefts across the west Taunton and greater Taunton areas.

Thieves can be opportunists and they look first for bikes that are quick and easy to steal, so please ensure that your bikes are locked and secure, chained down if possible and alarms are working. If you do not have a garage or shed, consider parking in a well-lit area close to home.

You can find advice on how to prevent bike theft and many other subjects on our website: Crime prevention advice | Avon and Somerset Police.

Actions

• 1 August 2026
  

  On Saturday 1st August, the neighbourhood team alongside a number of other agencies and local business including Somerset Road Safety Team, conducted an event at Graham’s Motorcycles in Galmington.

  Where members of the public had the opportunity to discuss motorcycle theft and prevention, as well as general road safety advice, providing people with both the tools and knowledge to keep their motorcycle and bicycles safe and secure.

  You can find further info on our website: Protect your bike from thieves | Avon and Somerset Police.

   

   

• 1 August 2026
  

  Efforts to address these thefts and their harmful impact on individuals and communities remain ongoing, with our neighbourhood teams alongside our Roads Policing Unit will be conducting targeted high visibility patrols to disrupt and deter further issues, whilst investigations are ongoing, with multiple arrests having already been made.