Bike thefts in North Wales

North Wales Police have seen a small increase in bike thefts.

North Wales Police are encouraging all Flintshire North residents to consider the following crime prevention advice to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime. 

When not using your bike, try and keep/store it in a location which is out of sight. 

Consider buying a good quality bike lock. 

If storing your bike in a shed/garage, consider buying CCTV which covers the area where the bike is kept. 

When storing your bike at home, consider purchasing floor anchors to secure your bike to with a padlock and chain. 

Consider purchasing security lighting for the location.

Log and register your bike and other valuables on Immobilise:

The National Property Register, for Phones, Gadgets, Bicycles & More... (immobilise.com) 

Consider purchasing SmartWater to forensically mark your valuables.

What is SmartWater?

SmartWater is a forensic marking kit. 

SmartWater works in the same way as DNA. 

One bottles can mark up to 80 items. 

Each bottle of SmartWater is made up of a unique chemical code which is then registered to the owner. 

SmartWater sticks to almost any surface. 

When dry, SmartWater is almost invisible to the naked eye, however glows bright green under U.V light. 

North Wales Police have a discount code for all North Wales residents which takes the cost of SmartWater from £59.50 down to £25.

If you would like access to the discount code, simply email: 

wedontbuycrime@northwales.police.uk 

...with your name, address and stating that you are requesting the discount code for SmartWater.