I’ve got a bike AND a car, I still take the car on certain trips where the bike would make more sense logistically because it feels like 50/50 it’ll get stolen.
I almost never use my eBike. I prefer getting the exercise and the theft factor dissuades me from using it as a mode of transportation.
So, let me get this straight - it’s quite likely a bike gets stolen and this experience, as shared with me, has led you to take precautions.
My precaution being not taking the bike some times and to some places.
How many times have you have a car stolen over that same time period?
Anyway, your quote was "it feels like 50/50 it’ll get stolen". It just seems problematic mixing what you feel and some objective probability - it's easy to give people the impression the chance of bike theft is actually that. I mean, say "I'm afraid - here are the actual odds..."
I had two strollers stolen from my backyard while at home last year… it’s kinda crazy over here!
It would be great if a bunch of car parkings could be converted to secure bike storage spots.
If it is the probability of having it stolen after one year I would say it is pretty accurate in big metros like San Francisco or Denver.
The cameras were not operational, the police did nothing but take the report.
I have had two very securely locked bikes stolen in years past. They were left in what turned out to be a vulnerable place for long periods of time. Depending on your habits it is a matter of when, not if. If you only take the bike to select locations for short periods or keep it out of sight, this does not apply to you.