Motorbike Thefts

Motorbike Thefts

Good morning,

We’ve recently received reports of several motorbike thefts across Larkfield, Ditton and the surrounding area. These incidents can happen quickly, often in residential streets or driveways, and we’re encouraging all owners to take a few simple steps to better protect their vehicles.

🔐 Crime Prevention Advice:

Use more than one lock – combine a disc lock, chain, and ground anchor where possible.

Secure to an immovable object – this makes it much harder for offenders to remove the bike quickly.

Park in well-lit, overlooked areas or inside a garage if available.

Consider additional security measures such as alarms, immobilisers, or GPS trackers.

Cover your motorbike when parked – this reduces visibility and can deter opportunistic theft.

Remove keys and secure spare keys – never leave keys in or near the vehicle.

We also recommend noting down key details such as registration, VIN number and taking photographs, which can assist if your bike is stolen.

📣 If you see suspicious behaviour, please report it—early information can help prevent further offences.

For further advice on protecting your property, please visit the Kent Police crime prevention page:
👉 https://www.kent.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

If a crime is in progress, always call 999.
For non-emergency reporting, contact us online or call 101.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Nick Atkinson
(Kent Police, Police Sergeant, Tonbridge & Malling Beat Team Sergeant)