only search Design Resource
About Bike Theft >The Problem > Response Strategies
There are various types of existing responses to the problem of bicycle theft. Here are 8 common strategic responses with a brief descriptions of what’s involved:
1. Improving the use of effective bicycle locks and locking practices
2. Reducing flyparking
3. Improving parking furniture
4. Increasing guardianship
5. Educating the public about the problem and effective prevention
6. Improving traditional bicycle registration schemes
7. Implementing an electronic tagging scheme
8. Setting traps to catch bicycle thieves
©2008 // DESIGN AGAINST CRIME RESEARCH CENTRE // LONDON WC1B 4AP Bikeoff.org fully funded by the AHRC / EPSRC Designing for the 21st Century Initiative // CONTACTS // CREDITS ///// BIKEOFF HOME