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Bike Security

Even though bike thefts in the UK have dropped in recent years, almost 400,000 bikes are stolen each year.

What is the University doing?

• Providing of lockable and covered bike sheds. (UoB access only)
• Providing interest free loans to purchase not only bikes, but also bike safety and security equipment like lights and locks.
• Identifying ways to improve security and making it difficult for thieves to gain access to existing bike sheds.
• Assessing CCTV across the University.
• Providing information regarding security.

What can you do?

• Report anyone acting suspiciously near or in bike sheds (as well as close to where bikes are parked) to the Security Office on 87848 or 88777.
• Report anyone you suspect of tailgating into a locked bike shed immediately to the Security Office.
• Ensure you secure your bike with a good lock, look for the 'Sold Secure' mark when buying a lock. 'Sold Secure' products are categorised into Bronze, Silver and Gold ratings and offer at least 1, 3 and 5 minutes of resistance to thieves. Further details on these products can be found at www.soldsecure.com . 'Sold Secure' is endorsed by the Home Office, Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and the Master Locksmith's Association. The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) also assess security devices to British, European and International standards and have a list of products they endorse. Please note that not all 'D-locks' are 'Sold Secure' or LPCB assessed and may not offer that much resistance to thieves.
• Lock cycles through the frame and the wheels. It may be practical to have more than one lock to do this.
• Secure or remove quick release wheels.
• Lock your bike before leaving it, even if it is only for a few minutes.
• Ensure you have recorded the make, model and serial number of your bike. The police hold a large number of found bikes but are unable to trace the owners.
• Ensure you take all easily removable items from your bike once it is locked including, lights, panyons, quick release saddles, pumps and water bottles.
• Try not to leave your bikes in any shed overnight, at weekends, or for long periods.
• You should consider insuring your bike. Cycles may be covered under your house contents insurance. If your cycle is of a particularly high value, you may need separate insurance. Discounts may be available if certain levels of security are achieved and some providers even provide breakdown cover.

and, Finally ...

The University will help as far as is possible to protect your property by installing lockable covered bike sheds, providing frames to lock bikes to and setting up tagging schemes, but ultimately, the responsibility to protect your property lies with you.