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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sarah Marsh and Guardian readers

Moped and scooter crimes: share your experiences

Moped robbers operating in London
Data from The Met shows moped-enabled crime has risen 10-fold in London since 2011 to 5,000 incidents a year. Photograph: Metropolitan Police/PA

A gang of moped-riding robbers who operated across London have been jailed after carrying out more than 100 crimes.

It comes as data from The Met shows moped-enabled crime has risen 10-fold in London since 2011 to more than 5,000 incidents a year.

Experts say that the problem is largely confined to the capital but police in Merseyside and Greater Manchester have set up special teams to combat the illegal use of off-road, or scrambler, bikes.

Share your experiences

We want to hear from our readers about moped crimes. Have you been affected and if so how? Are there any areas in the capital or other major cities that are particularly affected? Tell us the impact in your community.

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