Keeping your Bike Safe

Owning a bike is a worthwhile investment as cycling has heaps of benefits. Unfortunately, Bikes are often targeted by thieves. Registering on BikeRegister means you could be reunited with your bike in the event of it being stolen. It does not, however, help make it a hard target for thieves.

BikeRegister is the national cycle database that deters thieves and helps the police reunite stolen bikes with their owners. Every Police Force in the UK uses the BikeRegister database to search for stolen & recovered bikes.

How does it work?

1.       Register your bike: Add your bike details to the National Police-approved database for free.

2.       Mark & Protect: To reduce the chances of becoming a victim of cycle theft, you can purchase a Security  Marking Kit.

3.       Apply warning label: Reduce the risk of theft by warning thieves that you use BikeRegister.

If your bike is stolen, you can use the theft reporting service. Report the theft to the police and the UK Bike Register as soon as possible. This will allow the police to add your bike's details to a database of stolen bikes, which is accessible to police forces across the UK. BikeRegister alerts you if a stolen bike matching your description is recovered by the police.

You should also make sure you keep a record of your bike – photos/videos or details of any modifications which may also help you identity your bike in the event that it is stolen. 

If you’re thinking about buying a second-hand bike, it’s important to check before you buy.  Thieves often try to sell stolen bikes in the quickest and easiest way. This can often be through classified ad sites or indeed 2nd hand bike stores. BikeRegister’s BikeChecker tools facility offers you a quick and easy way to check whether the bike you are looking to buy is registered as stolen on BikeRegister.

You can also check if you’re living in an area of high bike crime by entering your postcode or town online here to see the bikes reported to us as stolen in your area.

For more information on keeping your bike safe visit bikeregister.com