Police - How To Protect Your Bike

Police - How to protect your bike

Lock it or lose it

• The most important thing is to invest in quality locks. For a decent lock expect to spend a minimum of £40 or approximately 20% of the value of your bike.
• Buy the best quality lock you can afford.

Record and register

• Register your bike for FREE by visiting the national property database: www.immobilise.com If the worst happened and your bike is stolen police can use the database to reunite you with your property.
• Take out insurance on your bike. 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.
• Consider either electronic tagging or use of property marking products.

Securing at home

• The safest place to secure your bike is in your house and not locked to your garden gate.
• If you don’t have room indoors make sure it’s kept in a secure garage or shed.
• Wherever you store your bike make sure it’s out of sight.

Out and about

• Always lock your bike to an immovable object - don’t just lock the frame to the wheel.
• Lock your bike in a well-lit public area with other bikes if possible.
• Don’t lock your bike in the same place on a regular basis. It could be stolen to order.

Locking Tips

• Always use two different locks.
• Never buy a lock with a combination.
• Lock your bike through the wheel and frame.
• Secure removable parts.
• Lock both wheels and the frame together.
• Take smaller parts and accessories that can be removed without tools away with you.