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Dear Resident Between 10/03/25 at 12.00 and 04/04/25 at 06.00 hrs, we had a report of a theft of a pedal cycle from the bike shed at Rainbow House, Water Lane, Watford. Please review any Ring doorbell or CCTV footage you may have from these dates, should you notice any suspicious activity, please contact the police non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote crime reference: 41/31096/25 Bicycle security Invest in good quality security. Spend between 10-15per cent of the value of the bike on its security.Lock your bike frame AND wheels TO something with two different types of lock! Just using a chain and lock around a bike frame and wheels without locking to something sturdy, leaves your bike vulnerable to being carried away. But locking only the frame or the wheels to something could result in unsecured parts being stolen. Use a chain and D-lock combination - avoid cable locks. Cable locks offer little deterrent to thieves as they are easy to cut with basic cable cutters, hacksaws and even wire-cutters. See our advice and recommendations below on locks.Lock your bike to something secure. Where possible secure your bike to a bike rack, pedestrian railings or some other large and tough object. Avoid locking to street signage – some are not very high, which makes it easy to lift bikes over the top of the post. Thieves may also un-bolt the sign to do this.Natural surveillance. Lock your bike where you can see it. If this is not possible, find a busy area.Security at home. Most bicycles are stolen from home so ensure your sheds, outbuildings and garages are secure. Consider installing ground anchors if you have a concrete floor. If not, look for security rated products specifically for wooden and metal sheds.Bike registration. Register your bike on The Bike Register a free online property database which police use to check stolen property. That way, if your bike does get stolen, you have more chance of it being returned to you. |
