UK police forces · England
Report a stolen bike to Sussex Police
Sussex Police covers Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex. Use the link below to file an online crime report, keep the reference number handy so insurers and the UK national stolen-bike register can quote it back to you.
File an online crime report with Sussex Police
The direct online form for non-emergency theft. You’ll get a crime reference number, keep it for insurance and to attach to your Cyclesite stolen-bike registry entry.
Then add it to the UK stolen-bike register
After you have a crime reference from Sussex Police, log the theft on Cyclesite. It’s free, takes a couple of minutes, and the entry is forwarded to the UK national stolen-bike register so police forces and major retailers can cross-reference it.
Log it on CyclesiteBuying a used bike in this area?
Check the frame number against UK stolen-bike databases before you hand over money. Free, no signup.
What to have ready before you call or report online
- Frame serial number, usually stamped under the bottom bracket; 7, 14 alphanumeric characters.
- Make, model, year, colour , and any distinguishing features (stickers, scratches, non-original parts).
- When and where the theft happened , even an approximate window helps the force collate area patterns.
- Photos of the bike , ideally from multiple angles. Tag posts with the frame number on social media too, bike-shops watch the feeds.
- Receipt or proof of ownership , especially if you’re later claiming on household insurance.
In an emergency (theft in progress, threat of violence, suspect still nearby), call999immediately. The online form is for non-urgent reports after the fact.