Intent on making their community a safe place for bicycle owners, Aylesbury, UK, had cycle security sessions as part of their Community Safety partnership’s cycle security month.

The events were focused on helping the residents avoid bicycle thefts from happening in their own properties. Trained officers were available to offer tips and information on cycling, cycle security, and some additional advice on property marking and home security.

4 key tips on cycle security were given out to bicycle owners, as was stated by The Bucks Herald:

Security mark your bicycle. You can ask for this to be done by the local Police Community Support Officer

Register your bicycle on www.immobilise.com a free database to record your property and ensure your details are safely stored.

Whether at home or out and about, make sure you secure your bike to an immovable object. Fifty per cent of bicycle thefts occur at home so lock you bike as securely there as you would when away.

Avoid parking in quiet and secluded areas. Try to park where there are plenty of people, a thief would be less tempted to steal a bike if there were a number of people around who may notice and report suspicious activity.

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