Secured By Design locks are tested and approved to the highest standard by UK police forces. Secured By Design are working with Hiplok to both deter and reduce bike crime. A high number of Hiplok bike locks achieve the Police Preferred Specification standard. This means they are recognised by the police as being of a quality product in crime prevention.
Bike Crime Is A Serious Issue
Bike crime continues to be a serious issue with the latest ONS figures showing over 75,000 bikes reported stolen annually in the UK alone. It is also believed that the real bike theft figure is higher as many victims do not report their bike stolen.
What is Secured By Design?
Secured by Design (SBD) is owned by the UK Police Service and has a clear aim to reduce crime and help people live more safely. The official body runs crime prevention initiatives across 30 different crime categories, including bike theft. Initiatives range from offering advice and bike security marking events to educating consumers on the best bike locks.
Hiplok Locks Police Preferred Specification
Hiplok’s chain locks, D locks and new anti-angle grinder bike lock range, Hiplok 1000 Series, are approved to SBD’s Police Preferred Specification. Accordingly, this means that the locks have undergone rigorous security tests to an approved standard by the police.
Hiplok and SBD work together on a number of activations aimed at educating cyclists and motorcyclists in order to cut bike theft rates. This includes publishing advice on how to lock your bike and demonstrations of the highest standard bike locks at security events.
Secured By Design x Hiplok Advice on Buying a Bike Lock
Buying a bike lock should not be an afterthought. High bike crime coupled with the rising cost of bikes mean it is important to use the best protection possible.
When buying a bike lock, you should ask the following questions:
Will the bike lock perform its job?
Buying a cycle lock which has not undergone an approved security test, is just not worth it.
What is a quality lock?
A quality lock is one that has been accredited with the Police Preferred Specification.
Will the lock protect my bike?
An accredited bike lock will act as a strong deterrent to any thief. Your budget, what you are locking and where you are locking will determine which accredited bike lock to choose.
I have a high value e-bike – are there locks to secure it?
Buy the highest rated security product which has the Sold Secure Diamond rated approval. The 1000 Series anti-angle grinder bike locks carry the highest rated security and are tested and proven to resist angle-grinder attack.
You can find out more about Secured By Design here. Finally, buying a bike lock is just the first step, follow our guide on best locking practice.