Thefts 2025: City better, Station worse
Bike thefts from Winchester city have halved compared to last year whilst those from the station have almost doubled.
Bike thefts from Winchester city have halved compared to last year whilst those from the station have almost doubled.
Finally, after several years, the barriers have been removed from the bike racks at the front of the railway station by the trees. Hurrah – happy cyclists and happy trees! It remains a mystery as to why such simple solution took so long to materialise.
A consultation on the Fulflood Liveable Neighbourhood closes on Sunday 22nd March 2026. Cycle Winchester has submitted our feedback to the proposals. We are sharing sample text and encourage our supporters to submit their own consultation response.
The secure compound at Winchester rail station isn’t particularly secure. Irrespective of where you leave a bike it is important to use a decent lock as a deterrent. E-bikes are being targeted due to popularity and their value.
We now have five “buses” in Winchester and more on the way. Cycle Winchester experienced the vibrancy of the Bike Bus movement earlier in the year when we attended the Global Bike Bus Summit expertly hosted by Bike Worcester.