Bike security

Advice on bicycle security and how to keep your bike safe. Find out what to do in an emergency and what the University is doing to enhance security.

Get a bike lock

Students and staff can buy a gold standard D-lock, with a discount from the University.

Get your bike security marked

Get your bicycle security marked at one of our regular cycle security marking events. These are are offered free of charge to all University staff and students.

You can also request the University Police Officer at Royal Fort Lodge to security mark your bike. You can email the University Police Officer to arrange a mutually convenient time. 

General bike security tips

  • Park in a well lit area with good natural surveillance.
  • Use a good cycle lock with a silver security rating or higher, we recommend a ‘D’ Lock. 
  • Lock your bicycle through the frame and both wheels. Two D-locks locks are best.
  • Lock your bike before leaving it, even if it is only for a few minutes.
  • Make sure your bicycle is locked securely and all personal possessions are removed even if you are using a locked facility. 
  • Try not to leave your bikes in any shed overnight, at weekends, or for long periods. The University’s policy is that cycle parking is for daily use only (except for facilities at student accommodation).
  • Take quick release parts (such as wheels, lights or seats) with you. 
  • Make sure you insure your bicycle. Cycles may be covered under your house contents insurance, but they often need to be added as a named item.

In an emergency

To report an emergency e.g. a theft or suspicious behaviour in progress, call Security Services on 0117 331 1223.

To report after the fact or damage to a bicycle, motorcycle or a cycle facility call the non-emergency number for Security Services 0117 928 7848.

All calls will be recorded for security purposes. 

Security at the University

The university: 

  • Sell bicycle locks (heavily discounted for students) to University staff and students.
  • Offers free bike security marking to University staff and students.
  • Regularly review security measures for all cycle parking facilities (both existing and planned).
  • Have CCTV across the University.
  • Actively engage with students and staff so they are aware of good cycle security measures.
  • Provides locked cycle parking facilities. LINK TO CYCLE PARKING AND SHOWERS
  • Provides a University Cycle to Work Scheme. 

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