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Bikepassport

Beating the bike thieves

Always call 999 if you think a crime is in progressCall 101 if it’s not an emergency or visit:www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

Relentless on bike crime

Reporting a crime? Call 101 or 999 www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

• Invest in a good lock, even if it seems expensive. It could save you hundreds in the long run in replacing stolen parts or even an entire bike.

• Always use two different lock types. Use each lock to catch the wheels, frames and stands.

• Make sure all removable parts of the bike are taken with you.

• Where possible, lock to an official stand that’s firmly in the ground.

• Be security savvy. Bike thieves know their locks (and how to break them) and so should you!

• Consider electronic tagging.

• Register your bike and all your property at www.immobilise.com

• Download the Bicycle Passport from www.betterbybike.info to keep a permanent record of your bicycle.

• Insure your bike on your home contents insurance but don’t forget to cover it for thefts away from home.

• If you don’t need them, replace quick release levers with bolt up security skewers that are more difficult to remove.

• Always lock your bike at home, even when it’s in your garage, flat or halls of residence.

• Consider investing in a ground anchor and attach it securely to a wall or concrete floor.

• Avoid cable-style locks and never buy a lock with a combination. Buy locks that have achieved the Sold Secure award.

Relentless on bike crime

Reporting a crime? Call 101 or 999 www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

• Invest in a good lock, even if it seems expensive. It could save you hundreds in the long run in replacing stolen parts or even an entire bike.

• Always use two different lock types. Use each lock to catch the wheels, frames and stands.

• Make sure all removable parts of the bike are taken with you.

• Where possible, lock to an official stand that’s firmly in the ground.

• Be security savvy. Bike thieves know their locks (and how to break them) and so should you!

• Consider electronic tagging.

• Register your bike and all your property at www.immobilise.com

• Download the Bicycle Passport from www.betterbybike.info to keep a permanent record of your bicycle.

• Insure your bike on your home contents insurance but don’t forget to cover it for thefts away from home.

• If you don’t need them, replace quick release levers with bolt up security skewers that are more difficult to remove.

• Always lock your bike at home, even when it’s in your garage, flat or halls of residence.

• Consider investing in a ground anchor and attach it securely to a wall or concrete floor.

• Avoid cable-style locks and never buy a lock with a combination. Buy locks that have achieved the Sold Secure award.

• Take a picture of your bike, especially if you have customised it in any way.

• Register your bike at www.immobilise.com and www.bikeregister.com.

• Insure your bike, either on your home contents insurance or separately. If you use your home contents insurance, don’t forget to cover it for theft away from home.

• If you don’t need them, replace quick- release levers with bolt-up security skewers which are more difficult to undo.

• Always lock your bike at home, even when it’s in your flat or halls of residence, and secure it to a fixed immovable object.

• If storing your bike in the shed or garage, secure it with a high security chain or cable and a padlock. Anchor the chain into the wall or floor.

• Invest in a good lock which has achieved Sold Secure standard (www.soldsecure.com). Aim to spend around 20% of the value of the bike and always opt for D-locks. Avoid cable style or combination locks.

• If you’re out and about, always try to lock your bike to a purpose-built stand that is firmly anchored in the ground.

• When locking your bike, where possible ensure it passes through at least one wheel and the frame, whether at home or out and about.

• If you leave your bike in public, try to take all removable parts with you.

• For more information about bike security, visit www.avonandsomerset.police.uk.

Reporting a crime? Call 101 or go to www.avonandsomerset.police.ukIn an emergency, or if the crime is ongoing, call 999

• Give the completed Bike Passport to the police.

• If you have registered your bike on Immobilise and/or Bike Register, give the reference numbers to the police.

• Note down and keep the crime reference number provided by the police.

• Inform your insurance company.

Beatingbike crime

What to do if your bike is stolen

YOUR BIKEIf your bike was stolen would you be able to provide the police with enough detail to help them to catch the thief and return your bike to you?

REGISTER IT OR LOSE IT!Record your details here then register your details free for life at www.immobilise.com and www.bikeregister.com

Make/manufacturer: ...................................................................................................... Model: ........................................................................................................................Type (i.e. ladies/gents/racing/mountain/hybrid/bmx etc): ...............................................Immobilise reference number: ......................................................................................Bike Register reference number: ...................................................................................Bike serial number/frame number: .................................................................................Location of serial number/frame number: .....................................................................Colour: ....... ...................................................................................................................Frame size: ....................................................................................................................Wheel size: .....................................................................................................................Tyres (make/colour): .......................................................................................................Gears (make/type/number): ...........................................................................................Accessories: ...................................................................................................................Identifying marks: ...........................................................................................................

Your details

Name: ........................................................................................................................Address: ........................................................................................................................Phone number: ..............................................................................................................

If you sell your bike after it has been marked or registered, note the new owner’s name below and give them this passport.

Name: ........................................................................................................................Address: ........................................................................................................................Date of purchase: ..........................................................................................................Where bought: ...............................................................................................................

Relentless on bike crime

Reporting a crime? Call 101 or 999 www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

• Invest in a good lock, even if it seems expensive. It could save you hundreds in the long run in replacing stolen parts or even an entire bike.

• Always use two different lock types. Use each lock to catch the wheels, frames and stands.

• Make sure all removable parts of the bike are taken with you.

• Where possible, lock to an official stand that’s firmly in the ground.

• Be security savvy. Bike thieves know their locks (and how to break them) and so should you!

• Consider electronic tagging.

• Register your bike and all your property at www.immobilise.com

• Download the Bicycle Passport from www.betterbybike.info to keep a permanent record of your bicycle.

• Insure your bike on your home contents insurance but don’t forget to cover it for thefts away from home.

• If you don’t need them, replace quick release levers with bolt up security skewers that are more difficult to remove.

• Always lock your bike at home, even when it’s in your garage, flat or halls of residence.

• Consider investing in a ground anchor and attach it securely to a wall or concrete floor.

• Avoid cable-style locks and never buy a lock with a combination. Buy locks that have achieved the Sold Secure award.

Bike passport

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CJ007 11/2015

Reporting a crime? Call 101 or go to www.avonandsomerset.police.ukIn an emergency, or if the crime is ongoing, call 999