Communities promote bike safety, theft prevention

Recent bike thefts underscore the value of securing and documenting bicycles: experts recommend storing bikes in secure locations, using sturdy locks at designated racks, and recording serial numbers or registering bikes so police can identify recovered property. In Victoria, reported thefts fell substantially from 2015 levels but rose slightly in 2025, while advocates note that more cyclists and increasingly expensive bikes keep theft a concern. Police in Grand Junction offer bike registration, and Fenland officers are holding free bike-marking events using tamper-proof stickers linked to a national cycle database. Other community efforts promote broader cycling safety, including a Nashville event with demonstrations and activities for families and a Peterborough campaign distributing reflective and fluorescent items for visibility during darker months.