Theft of bicycles

Every year, hundreds of cyclist bikes are reported lost or stolen across Devon and Cornwall, causing distress and inconvenience to the owners.

Top tips on securing your bike

• Lock your bike, even if you are only leaving it for a short amount of time to a suitable fixed point. e.g. cycle rack.
• Avoid leaving your bike in an isolated or poorly lit area.
• Use a quality lock such as a hardened D-shaped lock.  Seek out the Sold Secure logo, which shows testing has been carried out independently.
• Remember to secure all removable parts of the bike such as quick release wheels.
• Make the bike difficult to remove by keeping the gap between the lock and bike as small as possible and keeping the lock away from the ground.
• Always lock your bike away in a secure location when it is not in use.