Bike Security Tips 

Please remember that security begins at home, so take care to lock your bike at home as you would on the street. There are around 300,000 bike thefts each year. 60 % occurred when the bike wasn't secured. The team at Secured by Design - Bicycle Security - How to Protect Your Bike

have some helpful tips to keep your bike safe. 

They also say that there is a good chance that bikes registered with The National Cycle Database | BikeRegister are protectively marked and less likely to be stolen because thieves look for the easiest opportunity.