Edinburgh is a safe city, although bike theft is known to be a problem. There are steps you can take to reduce your chance of having your bike stolen. Securing your bike There are a number of simple actions you can take to reduce the risk of your bike being stolen. Bike security marking The University and Police Scotland are working together to promote bike security. Discounts on D-Locks The Transport & Parking Office sells D-locks at cost price. If your bike is stolen If your bike is stolen on campus, please contact the Police and the University’s Security team. Abandoned bikes Abandoned bikes take up valuable bike parking space at the University's sites. The University removes abandoned bikes from within and around University property, following a process agreed with and supported by Police Scotland. Bike theft statistics For student & staff awareness, a summary report on bike thefts is published quarterly. This article was published on 2024-02-13
