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Use serial numbers? Does your bike not have a serial number?
For it to mean anything there has to be a registry of some kind, easily usable by law enforcement. I believe the yanks call it a VIN. Also components generally don't have serials, so it can be parted out and ditch the frame if need be, ideally the more expensive ones would have serials that could easily be attached to the frame VIN. The goal being to be able to easily identify stolen components so as to make theft less profitable and more risky, as opposed to the open season currently.
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There are some bike registries for SN but cops don't care to follow up. they just store them and have an auction at some point.
Hence going to insurance first, they lobby hard.