Comparison
Theftsight vs BikeRegister
The UK's police-approved national cycle database built around physical marking vs continuous marketplace monitoring and matching after a theft.
BikeRegister BikeRegister is the UK's National Cycle Database, used by every UK police force and the preferred marking system of the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police. Owned by security-marking firm Selectamark, it pairs online registration with tamper-evident marking kits (UV/microdot) that act as a strong visible deterrent. It's the recognised standard cyclists and police reach for; Theftsight adds the automated resale watch it doesn't do.
| Capability | BikeRegister | Theftsight |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Bike register + physical marking kits (microdot/UV/visible) | Continuous marketplace watch + confidence-scored match alerts |
| Marketplace scanning | None — no automated monitoring of online listings | Automated serial, image, price & location matching across marketplaces |
| Police | Only police-approved UK cycle database; Met/BTP preferred | Operator-reviewed candidates + a proof pack an officer can act on |
| Hardware | Sells marking kits; marked bikes are far less likely to be stolen | Software watch — works with or without physical marking |
Where BikeRegister is strong
- The only police-approved UK cycle database, used by every force.
- Physical marking is a proven visible deterrent, not just a record.
- Strong brand recognition among cyclists and bike shops.
Where Theftsight is built to win
- Automated marketplace scanning instead of relying on police or buyers to check a frame number.
- Confidence-scored matches with a proof pack an officer can act on.
- An insurer success-fee recovery path.
Can you use both?
Yes — mark and register with BikeRegister for deterrence and police ID, and add Theftsight for automated monitoring of the marketplaces where stolen bikes are resold.
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Put your gear under watch
Register in two minutes. If it's stolen, marketplaces are scanned — and police and insurers on the network can see the case.