As a guide, spend at least 10% of the value of the bike. Whenever possible keep the locking barrel facing the ground to make access more difficult.Īsk your cycle dealer for more advice or visit your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Secure the cycle keeping the lock away from the floor.

Keep the gap between the bike and the lock small, so inserting tools is made harder. Take lights panniers and accessories with you. Lock both wheels and the frame together utilising steel wire loops. It’s no use investing in a quality lock if the cycle can be carried away. Lock the cycle to an immovable object, which itself can’t be broken. Fit a dusk to dawn light, with a movement sensor floodlight, which could alert you to intruders.įences - Make your fences hard to climb by fitting trellis, which won’t support a climber’s weight and top with spiky plants. Garden - Remove any discarded tools, which may be used to break into your shed. Locks - Don’t cover the door in padlocks, use strong quality, discrete mortice locks.Īlarm it - Battery alarms alert you of an attack, better still have the shed connected to the house alarm. Drilling out the screw head once fitted can work too. Hinges - Could a burglar remove the screws? What about coach bolting them through the door or filling in the screw heads. Windows - Can they be boarded over or have bars fitted? It’s better if a burglar can’t view inside, so cover the glass. Where to place your shed? Site it near your property and face the door towards the windows in the house. Keep your bike out of sight and in a secure building. KEEPING YOUR BIKE SAFE AT HOME IN SHEDS AND GARAGES Hundreds of thousands of bikes are stolen every year across the UK, help protect your bike from theft: Safe Place - Keep safe in your Community.

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