While most types of crime in Boulder have decreased or stabilized compared to 2020, property crime, including bike thefts, remain high.
鈥淲e have some extremely recognizable hot products in Boulder,鈥� Police Chief Maris Herold said during a recent city council meeting. 鈥淢ost importantly, we have very high-end bikes that are easily accessed and stolen.鈥�
As a of bikes and bike parts continues, so far this year 372 bikes have been with an average value of around $1,600. The number of monthly incidents is down compared to last summer. Herold says this is, in part, due to a public awareness campaign.
鈥淔or preventing bike theft, the U-lock without a doubt. I鈥檝e tested it myself. It is the only way to prevent bike theft,鈥� Herold said. 鈥淎ll the other locks can be defeated within five seconds with a good pair of pliers.鈥�
In addition to using one of these sturdy, U-shaped locks, Boulder police recommend registering your bike with the city, which is available in some other communities too, like Fort Collins.
