Cycle security - lock it or lose it!
While thousands of bicycles in London are stolen in London every year, there are measures you can take to make it harder for thieves to take your bike. These pages are full of advice on what locks there are available, the best ways to lock your bike, where and where not to lock your bike and what measures to take to give you a better chance of recovering it in the event of theft such as registration and marking. Remember: it is essential that you have a good lock for your bicycle, and that you never leave it unlocked in a public place. Leaving your bicycle unattended even for a minute can mean it is gone when you return.
Where to lock your bike
What to look for when looking for secure cycle parking - and where not to park your bike to reduce to the risk of theft
Lock it or lose it
Information on the range of locks available, tips on which to get and how to use them to keep your bike as secure as possible
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Insurance and security marking bikes
It is definitely worth considering insuring your bicycle against theft, and registering or security marking it
What to do if your bicycle is stolen
Practical information to help you in the unfortunate event that your bicycle is stolen
Bike security
Download the information on these pages in PDF format
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Immobilise Bicycle Crime flyer
Click to download an Immobilise.com flyer and find out how to register your bike.
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Sold Secure rated bicycle locks
Sold Secure's page on rated locks: please scroll down to 'bicycles'
Immobilise
Register your bike on here and in the event that it is stolen, it can help the police to return it to you
Datatag
The lawful owner of any Datatagged property can ALWAYS be identified by the Police, even if all other identification numbers have been removed
Report a crime to the Met Police
Report theft (excluding violent theft) or criminal damage to the Met Police online