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The vast majority of bicycle thefts are opportunist thefts. It only takes a few seconds for the opportunist to take a bike which is not secured.

 

There are a number of bikes stolen each year from within peoples own properties, either from sheds or garages.

 

Follow our simple crime prevention tips to help keep your bicycle safe from thieves

 

When you are out and aboutBicycle D-Lock

  • Get a good quality bike lock – solid ‘D’ locks offer good protection.
  • Lock it or lose it – even if you just pop to the shops for two minutes, many thefts are opportunistic.
  • Always lock your bike to an immovable object. Don’t just lock the frame to the wheel.
  • Leave your bike in a well-lit area where it can easily be seen by others.
  • Remove anything that can’t be secured – such as lamps and pumps.

 

Register

  • Permanently mark your bike using a police preferred product.
  • Register your bike with BikeRegister.com for free. Visit the Bike Register website or download the BikeRegister form here.
  • Take out insurance on your bike and be sure to cover for thefts away from home. Take a photo of your bike and write a clear description of it for your own records.
  • Mark your bike – contact a member of your local Neighbourhood Policing Team for further advice.

 

Securing your bike whilst at home

  • If you store your bike in a shed or garage, fit a ground or wall anchor and lock your bike to it.
  • Lock valuables together to prevent them being easily removed.

 

For further crime prevention advice please contact a member of your local Neighbourhood Police Team on 101.

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