Bike safety map
Share your concerns about your bike’s safety.
‘Drop a pin’ on the bike safety map where you feel your bike might be at risk.
Whether it’s a general theft concern when locking up or a potential risk of bike-jacking (being mugged for your bike).
About the map
The bike safety map is a community-driven tool designed to highlight areas where cyclists feel uneasy about their bike’s security.
It focuses on:
- General theft concerns: Worries when locking up or parking.
- Bike-jacking risks: Places where people feel vulnerable to bike-jacking (mugged/robbed).
This map reflects real-world views based on contributions from the cycling community. It’s designed to be very simple and intuitive.
FAQs
- Zoom in: Pinch to zoom in or out on mobile or use the zoom controls/mouse on desktop to find the location of concern.
- Drop a pin: Simply tap (on mobile) or click on the map to place a pin, then select an option, which will automatically then save.
- Filters: Use filters to view contributions from the last day, week, or a custom date range to spot trends in areas.
- Heatmap: As contributions grow, the map will display heatmaps and clusters to highlight patterns and key areas of concern.
- Data: The map entries are anonymous and the data is automatically removed after 12 months.
- Location: The map area has not been limited to London or the UK. You can add markers world-wide.
Please note: This is not a crime reporting tool and is not linked to the police or data sources. The map is currently experimental, which means it might be removed or changed without notice, and relies on user input for accuracy. It’s provided for general information only. Cyclists should always use their own judgement when parking or riding in any location and always report crimes to the police.