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Dear Resident, Do you own a bike or are you thinking of buying one? When buying a bike, you should include a security budget within your total spend and consider the following: 🚲 Bike Security Checklist ✅ 1. Locking Your Bike Correctly ☐ Use two high‑quality locks (Sold Secure Gold/Diamond rated).☐ Use different lock types (e.g., D‑lock + chain/folding lock).☐ Lock the frame AND both wheels.☐ Keep locks off the ground to make them harder to break.☐ Make sure the stand or object is: - ☐ Solid and immovable
- ☐ Not easily cut or lifted
☐ Fill as much space inside the D‑lock as possible to stop leverage attacks. 🅿️ 2. Choose a Safe Parking Location ☐ Park in busy, well-lit areas with good natural surveillance.☐ Use proper cycle stands where available.☐ Avoid isolated alleys, backstreets, or poor‑visibility spots.☐ Do not leave the bike overnight in public spaces. 🏠 3. Home Storage Security ☐ Lock the bike inside your home, garage, or shed.☐ Fit: - ☐ Ground anchor
- ☐ Heavy-duty chain
- ☐ Shed/garage alarm
- ☐ Motion‑activated floodlight
☐ Keep bikes out of sight of windows.☐ Lock the bike to a fixed point even indoors. 🆔 4. Identification & Registration ☐ Record: - ☐ Make, model, colour
- ☐ Frame number
- ☐ Photos (side view + any unique marks)
☐ Register the bike on BikeRegister (UK police‑approved).☐ Apply the BikeRegister security marking and sticker.☐ Keep proof of purchase safely stored. 📱 5. Technology & Tracking ☐ Consider a GPS tracker (hidden in frame, seatpost, bottle cage).☐ Consider an AirTag/Tile for secondary tracking.☐ Set up alerts on smart locks if used.☐ Enable notifications for connected alarms or CCTV. 🛍️ 6. Buying a Second‑Hand Bike Safely ☐ Check the frame number isn’t defaced or removed.☐ Verify the bike on BikeRegister before buying.☐ Avoid sellers unwilling to provide proof of purchase.☐ Be cautious of prices that seem “too good to be true”. 🧰 7. For E‑Bikes & High‑Value Cycles ☐ Remove the battery when parking.☐ Use Diamond-rated locks due to higher theft risk.☐ Secure quick‑release components.☐ Consider insurance suited to e‑bikes or high‑value models. Always remember to stay safe and vigilant when cycling, not only from thieves but also the hazards that cyclists face when out and about! We hope this information helps. Kind regards, Crime Prevention Team It is important to us that we know about the issues that cause you concern. We have set up a survey where you can tell us about the things you would like us to focus on in your area. Resident's voice | Cheshire Constabulary | 
