Halifax home insurance is now provide a more in-depth coverage, including the provision of safe cycling in his face. With this week marking National Bike Week (June 16-22), Halifax has decided to send a warning to all those who fall in the right direction with regard to the cycle of the potential dangers of Bicycle Thieves. The company also offers incentives to people who take home insurance, which is now also underway to secure coverage for bicycles.

While National Bike Week is a great time to hang the keys of the car and take an ecological approach to travel, Halifax Home Insurance is concerned that people can become victims of theft, if not take care. A recent study by the British Crime Survey shows that the bicycle is stolen in the UK every 65 seconds, on average, and that the replacement cost of a bicycle is typically £ 337.

Head of commitments in Halifax Home Insurance, David Rochester, said: “A bicycle theft every 65 seconds is shocking. While cycling has many benefits for human health and the environment, it is important that people take appropriate measures to protect their bikes and also make sure they are safe, both at home and even when in public places. ”

Halifax data shows that London is the area most at risk for cyclists, with the regions capital accounting for four of the top ten bicycle theft hot spot. Other vulnerable areas include Bristol, Reading and Chester.

Despite the risks, the company argues, there are several simple ways to reduce the likelihood of having stolen bicycles. It encourages cyclists to use specific parking of bicycles and bicycle racks always locked, even when leaving for short periods of time. Using steel U-type locks and considering anti-PRY devices are notified.

In addition to safety tips in general, shows that Halifax Home Insurance motorcycle offers coverage up to 500 pounds as standard and that those with a higher value, the insured will provide the customer has listed as a special item on its policy. And for the additional coverage, may be useful to look at the coverage of theft from the property.

Halifax Home Insurance is currently offering customers £ 50, where an insurance policy for buildings and contents. It will also give customers more £ 50 a year maintain their policy without asking questions.

British Crime Survey (BCS) is an important source of information on levels of crime and public opinion on crime and other matters of criminal justice. The results play an important role in informing government policy.

The BCS measures the amount of crime in England and Wales (the first survey covered and Scotland, but now Scotland and Northern Ireland to make its own investigations into crimes), asking people about crimes they have undergone in recent years. The BCS does not include crimes reported to police, therefore, is an important alternative to police. The survey collects information about: the victims of crime, the circumstances in which accidents occur and the behaviour of criminals to commit crimes.

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