Crime Prevention Advisory For Theft Of Bicycles

Police encourage bicycle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. Keep your bicycle at home when you are not using it;
2. Lock your bicycle when left unattended, even if it is only for a short while;
3. Secure your bicycle to a permanent structure such as a bicycle rack. All removable bicycle components should preferably be locked or secured;
4. Use a durable lock. You can consider using a U-lock that provides better security compared to cable locks, or use a bicycle lock with an alarm feature;
5. If you need to park your bicycle at a public place, choose one with high human traffic and is well-lit, preferably with CCTV monitoring; and
6. Make unique permanent identification marks such as engravings, or affix a Bicycle Security Label on the body of your bicycle. You can approach any Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) with your bicycle to collect the label. T he Bicycle Security Label comes with a unique serial number that helps you and police to identify your bicycle if it is stolen.

Last updated: 14 August 2012