Make it a resolution to keep your bike safe #OpYuletide

Bikes have often been favoured as gifts during the festive period – whether it’s your first bike or the latest top of the range racer! No matter what you spend on them, they are still a valued gift.

Being such a popular gift, it’s important to ensure they are kept safe and secure.

Unfortunately, cycle theft remains high in our force area and we are encouraging cycle owners to ensure they register their bike, whether it is new old, on Bike Register: https://www.bikeregister.com/ or Immobilise: http://www.immobilise.com/.

A lot of cycle theft is undertaken by opportunist thieves who notice an unlocked and unattended cycle as a perfect target for their crime.

It’s important to remember to be careful when sharing details about bikes on social media, as some use it to target high value cycles and identify possible cycles to steal.

If you are looking to buy a bike, always make sure you are buying from a reputable source.

See more crime prevention advice.