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I wanted to provide an update regarding the theft of motor vehicles, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Dear Residents,
We would like to make you aware of a recent increase in motorbike thefts in our local area, with Yamaha bikes being particularly targeted.
🚨 What’s Happening
Over the past few weeks, several incidents have been reported involving stolen motorcycles, often occurring:
During late evening and early morning hours
From residential streets, driveways, and communal parking areas
Even where basic security measures were in place
🏍️ Bikes at Higher Risk
Yamaha models (particularly popular or high-performance types)
Bikes left uncovered or unsecured
Motorcycles parked in poorly lit or isolated areas
đź”’ How You Can Protect Your Vehicle
Please take the following precautions:
Use multiple locks (e.g. disc lock + chain with ground anchor where possible)
Park in well-lit, visible areas or secure garages
Install a tracker or alarm system
Use a motorbike cover to reduce visibility
Avoid leaving keys or documents with the bike
đź‘€ Stay Alert
Be mindful of suspicious individuals or vehicles in your area
Report any unusual activity immediately
Check CCTV or doorbell footage if incidents occur nearby
đź“ž Reporting
If you see suspicious behaviour or have information:
Contact the police via 101 (non-emergency)
In an emergency, call 999
Let’s work together to stay vigilant and help protect our community.
 We know that people can be concerned about the personal and financial impact of having their vehicle stolen, which is why we will pursue and arrest those who break the law. Please consider taking the following steps to keep your vehicle safe: Check that your vehicle is locked and secure every time you leave it. Thieves often look for easy opportunities to steal from vehicles. They will usually try the handles until they get lucky and find one that has been left unlocked. Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home and away from your front door. If you have a keyless entry vehicle, keep the key well away from the vehicle while at home and turn off wireless signals on your fob when its not being used. Consider putting the keys in a screened or signal blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check that it is still working every few months. Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you don’t have access to one, try to park in a well –lit open space. Try to use public car parks that are part of the police approved Park Mark safer parking scheme. Secure your number plates with tamper resistant screws to avoid them being stolen and used by others.
If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. | 
