Bicycles

• Get a good bike lock - D locks or combination locks are best.
• Lock your bike to something secure – a bike rack or lamppost.
• Lock up removable parts (e.g. wheels) or take them with you.
• Have your bike security marked or engraved.

Motorbikes

• Always lock your bike and set its alarm if it has one.
• Lock your bike to something secure when you leave it.  At home you can fit special attachments to lock your bike to.
• Use a motorbike cover.
• Have your bike marked with its vehicle identification number (VIN).

Cars and Vans

• When leaving your vehicle – for any length of time - lock the doors and close the windows.
• Remove the ignition key and engage the steering lock.
• Don’t leave anything on display – take all contents with you or lock them in the boot. For all a thief knows even a carrier bag may contain valuables.
• Never store your documents, such as the log book, insurance or MOT certificates, inside.
• Think about having the windows etched with the vehicle registration number (VRN) and note its chassis number.
• Keep your keys in a safe place, even in the house, so that if anyone breaks in they cannot get your car/van too.
• If you have an older vehicle, a Thatcham-approved immobiliser can help secure it.