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most bike theft is from homes
Just to clarify, do you mean from sheds / garages / outbuildings / communal spaces at peoples homes?
rhb-
Yes. Bikes are also sometimes taken in burglaries in flats/houses themselves, but it's comparatively rare. I'd say (without having data on it, just from experience) that in London, the most frequent occurrence is probably theft from communal bike storage, especially in newer developments. Another frequent London occurrence is theft from hallways, e.g. the 'housemate/utility person/handyman left the front door open' scenario. Theft from the street obviously still occurs and is not to be taken too lightly.
Oliver Schick
I hate to say this, and please don't think I want to rub salt into the wound, but bike sheds are generally not secure, especially if they are communal sheds. The thieves often exploit just that feeling people have that they are secure. It's always worth re-iterating that most bike theft is from homes, not from the street. Hope you manage to find it.