Free Bike Security Marking

Free Bike Security Marking for everyone

Portsmouth City Council are working with Hampshire Constabulary to help residents protect their bicycles from theft by registering them with Bike Register, making it easier for the police to recover stolen bikes.

In 2022 and 2023, over 500 bikes were marked in Portsmouth, resulting in the recovery and return of several bicycles to their rightful owners.

Attend a free drop-in session to get your bike marked - there's no need to pre-book, and security marking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis:

Saturday 28th June, 11am-1pm – Gunwharf Quays (outside Tesco Express)

And new for 2025, they're also providing bike marking kits to six independent businesses: Portsmouth Cycle Exchange, GC Bikes, CycleWorld, Pompey Cycle Hub, Cycle Trace and Cycles@Milton.

If you purchase a new or used bike from any of these businesses, or take your bike in for a service, they will offer security marking for free while stocks last.

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