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Student bike thefts hit record; insurers push cover

9/7/2026

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  • UK experts urge students to insure bicycles and use gold-rated Sold Secure locks to curb record thefts.
  • Aviva reports 19% of student possession claims involve bicycles.
  • Freshers’ week spikes thefts, with Oxford recording the most bike thefts in 2025.
  • Axa and Admiral policies cover bikes under £350, though claims may affect parents’ no-claims discount.