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Bike security
Use two locks of different types. D-lock plus chain or folding lock. Both rated Sold Secure Gold. Lock through the frame and rear wheel to a fixed object, off the ground.
Most UK bike thefts are opportunist, not planned. Two good locks, the right technique and a registered frame number deter the vast majority of attempts. The guides on this page cover what to buy, how to lock up properly, and what to do if the worst happens.
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Bike Stolen: What to Do in the UK Step by Step
The first hour matters most. Walk a 100m circle (many thieves abandon bikes nearby), photograph the scene, get the frame number ready, then report to police online for a Crime Reference Number within 24 hours. Mark the bike stolen on the UK stolen-bike databases and start watching marketplaces. Registered, reported bikes recover at five times the rate of unregistered ones.
14 min
The Ultimate Bike Security Guide
Use two locks of different types (D-lock plus chain or folding lock), both rated Sold Secure Gold. Lock through the frame and rear wheel to a fixed object, off the ground. A registered frame number and an Apple AirTag inside the seat tube cover the other 10 percent of cases. Most thefts are opportunist.
15 min
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