From inside the community 4. Take removable parts with you - Take parts that are easy to remove with you, such as wheels, lights, baskets, or the saddle. Or use locking skewers or nuts which can increase security by securing the bike’s components to the frame permanently. 5. Park securely - Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well-lit, overlooked and covered by CCTV. Where do stolen cycles go? A number of places; some are sold locally, end up in a container abroad, go to another part of the country, or stored in premises for later sale or sold as either a cycle or cycle parts via the internet or third parties. By taking some appropriate precautions, using good quality security products and using them well, should help you to keep your property safe. Use the best security you can afford. Don’t secure a £2,000 bicycle with a £10 lock! As a guide look to spend 10-15% of the value of the item on its security. Look for a “Sold Secure” certified chain and padlock or “D – Lock”, preferably ‘Gold’ rated, but certainly not below ‘Silver’. Make a note of the frame number, security mark the cycle; there are a number of different methods available: DATATAG WEBSITE HERE and BIKE REGISTER WEBSITE HERE (others are available and can be found on the Secured by Design website below) and you can register property including cycles free of charge at by clicking HERE. Take a photograph of the cycle and any areas of damage or marks of identification, some insurance companies may require a photograph with the cycle owner in the picture with the cycle. Check with your insurance company to see what security standards they require for your insurance cover to be valid. For suitable security products see: SECURED BY DESIGN WEBSITE HERE or SOLD SECURE WEBSITE HERE For further advice see: ESSEX POLICE CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE WEBSITE HERE SECURED BY DESIGN HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BIKE HERE SECURITY FOR BIKES HERE 31
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