Bike thefts have dropped but incidents in the city remain high.

Police data unveiled by cycling insurer Bikmo revealed cycle thefts in Brighton and Hove have fallen by 17 per cent since 2022, from 975 to 810 in 2023.

However, Brighton and Hove has retained its position in the top ten UK cities for this kind of crime.

Titus Halliwell, the national police lead for cycle crime, said: “It is promising to see the continued reductions in cycle crime recorded across the UK which has helped support the continuing growth in cycle journey numbers.

"The mapping of this data helps cyclists make choices about the security of their bicycles both at home and in the public space.

“I encourage all cyclists to use at least one quality Sold Secure lock when leaving their bike unattended and registering their bike on a Secure By Designed accredited database such as BikeRegister which will act as a strong deterrent to thieves and maximise the chances of their bike being returned if stolen.”

Bikmo has published a bike theft tracking map that shows thefts across the country and identifies hotspots.

David George, founder and CEO of Bikmo, said: "At Bikmo, our mission is to safeguard cyclists worldwide and we prioritise proactive measures. Not only do we aim to assist riders in reclaiming their stolen bikes but we also strive to educate our customers and community about local risks and effective mitigation strategies, ensuring they can continue to enjoy their rides safely.

“The Bike Theft Map plays a crucial role in this mission and I'm proud that we're committed to investing in this valuable tool which has garnered popularity among our customers, riders nationwide and even law enforcement agencies in the UK."

Sussex Police advise cyclists to lock their bikes at “recognised secure cycle parking” or in a place that is well lit and covered by CCTV. Victims of bike theft should check "Find that Bike", an online catalogue of bikes listed for sale.