Greater chance of finding
Registered bicycles are returned to their owners far more often – with a knowledge database it is immediately clear who the owner is.
Bike stolen in Lochem? There is still hope!
Do you have your frame number? Register your bike as stolen and increase the chances of recovery. Got a new bike? Protect it now from theft. Your bike in your name!
Bike theft in Lochem, in numbers
5
per day
1,656
per year
34,213
residents
Estimated based on 1,000,000 bike thefts per year in the Netherlands (including unreported), pro-rata by population. For the top 10 largest cities we use the higher Amsterdam rate (88.9 per 1000 residents per year) because per-capita theft risk in urban areas is demonstrably higher.
Bike stolen in Lochem? Do this now
The first 24 hours are critical. Follow these 6 steps to significantly improve your chances of getting your bike back.
1. First check if the city has not removed your bike
In Lochem the city regularly removes bikes that are parked incorrectly, left too long in one spot, or considered abandoned. Before you panic, first check whether your bike is at the local bike depot or on the central platform.
No separate bike depot is listed for this city in our database. However, the central Dutch platform aggregates all 279 participating cities, police and bike depots: search there by brand, type, color and location.
Also check the national platform: verlorenofgevonden.nl
2. File a police report as soon as possible
A police report is required for your insurance and helps recovery efforts. There are three ways:
- Online via politie.nl with DigiD
- By phone via 0900-8844 (24/7 available)
3. Report your stolen bike to BIKEBAZE
By marking your bike as stolen in our database, our community plus SafeTag scanners can actively help track it down. Not yet registered? You can still register for free if you have your frame number.
Register your bike for free at BIKEBAZE4. Check online resale platforms
Many stolen bikes are quickly resold. The same day, search Marktplaats, 2dehands and Facebook Marketplace by brand + type + distinctive features (color, accessories). Found a suspicious listing? Call the police. Do not take action yourself.
5. Contact your insurance provider
Do you have bike insurance? Report the theft within the required timeframe (often 5 days). Most insurers ask for a copy of the police report, the frame number, and proof that your bike was locked.
6. Prevent future theft
Use two locks including an ART-approved ring or chain lock. Secure your bike to a fixed object. Park in supervised facilities, especially at stations and busy places. And register your bike plus apply a SafeTag, thieves avoid traceable bikes.
With a BIKEBAZE® SafeTag, you reduce the risk of theft by 0%.
Order the SafeTagRegistration sounds boring, but it can save your bike
Small step now, big difference later
Recovering in the event of batch theft
Stolen e-bikes or batteries are sometimes recovered in large batches. Thanks to your registration, authorities or finders can quickly contact you.
Credible proof of ownership
A registered frame number linked to your name is gold to prove ownership.
Visible prevention
An eye-catching SafeTag showing the bike is registered deters thieves – without that visibility, your bike stays an anonymous target.
What is BIKEBAZE®?
Registration
Your bike linked to your name in an accessible database using your unique frame number.
Prevention
A sticker that is extremely difficult to remove. A deterrent for thieves. The risk of theft is 9x smaller.
Community
Collective strength in the fight against bicycle theft. Join the movement.
BIKEBAZE is the #1 Bike Registration Platform.
Internationally active.
Getting started with
BIKEBAZE®
Start with BIKEBAZE® for instant peace of mind: in 3 easy steps – within 5 minutes – your bike is securely registered by name.
01
Register your bike
Register your bike in your name with the unique frame number. Your bike is now officially linked to you.
Register for free
02
Attach SafeTag
Stick the sticker clearly on your bike.
Is your bike found or suspected? Then people can scan the Tag to see if it is stolen.
03
Ride with peace of mind
The risk of theft has now been reduced by 98%.
Will your bike be stolen anyway? Report it directly to your account.
Our large community helps you search.
Our mission:
Making cycling safe together.
Bicycle theft is still a major problem in Europe. The police and municipalities are doing what they can, but that is not enough at all. That’s why there’s BIKEBAZE®. We believe in the power of collaboration. Every time someone registers a bike, our network grows stronger. This is how we help each other and make Europe safer for everyone on bicycles.
Register your bike for freeEcosystem
The BIKEBAZE-community consists of everyone who has registered their bike with BIKEBAZE and actively scans SafeTags and checks frame numbers together.
Scan SafeTags, earn points, and unlock discounts or free products.
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