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BICYCLE theft is an issue that has affected many across the city, so here are six ways that you can protect your bike from being stolen.

Bicycle theft has spread across the country as the cost of living soars, which has left Portsmouth residents feeling disheartened.

Here are six ways to protect your bike:

Register your bike on a free database such as BikeRegister so that if your bike is stolen and recovered, the police can return it to you.

Double lock it to ensure maximum security, and by using two different types of locks, it will deter thieves or slow them down.

Mark it with a registration number as this will act as a deterrent because thieves will know your bike can be traced.

Act as quick as possible and contact the police if your bike has been stolen. Find a secure location before locking up your bike. Remember that safety starts at home and make sure you are storing your bike somewhere secure.

Six ways to protect your bicycle from theft