Whether you ride for work, sport or leisure, the loss of your bicycle can be very inconvenient and expensive. By following some simple tips, you can better protect your bicycle from being damaged or stolen.
- Always engrave or mark your bicycles frame with a UV pen, micro-dot or other permanent means (near the serial number) with your driver's licence number or unique identifier
- Always record the serial number, brand and model of your bicycle and accessories including a photograph
- Never leave your bicycle unattended and unsecured
- Always lock the wheels and frame to a secure object
- Always park your bicycle in a well-lit and populated area
- Always secure you bicycle in a locked shed or inside your house when at home
- Visit Crime Stoppers to find out how you can register your bike details on BikeVault to help reduce theft and increase the chances of stolen bikes being recovered.
- Always use a good quality bike lock when parking your bicycle away from home.
$50 Bike Lock Vouchers
Council is offering 50 x $50 bicycle lock vouchers to bike owners that live in the Burwood LGA, the vouchers will encourage the bike owner to purchase a good quality lock that will secure their bike and prevent them from being stolen when they are parked.
Online Bike Lock Voucher Application Form
Bike rack locations:
- Croydon Station
- Dean Street
- George Street Carpark
- Burwood Park
Please look at the diagrams below to locate your bicycle’s serial number and how to secure your bike correctly.
Locating your bikes Serial Number:
The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet. Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. If there is no serial number there then check places like the headset at the front of the bike or the rear stays. The diagram below indicates the five most common serial number locations. If you just can’t find anything, then we suggest you engrave your driver’s license number into the frame. The best chance at recovering a stolen bicycle is recording your serial number.

Methods to secure your Bicycle:
1. Lock the bike frame and wheels together.
2. Securing the quick release front wheel alongside the frame and rear wheel.

Methods to secure your Bicycle:
1. Lock the bike frame and wheels together.
2. Securing the quick release front wheel alongside the frame and rear wheel.
Crime Stoppers and BikeVault
Crime Stoppers has partnered with BikeVault and Bicycle NSW to help reduce theft and increase the chances of stolen bikes being recovered.
BikeVault –is a free community service where bike owners can store their bike’s details. So, in case it’s stolen and recovered, the bike can be tracked and returned to the owner.
Visit Crime Stoppers to find out how you can register your bike details on BikeVault.