DATA reveals exactly where bike thefts have occurred in your area so far this year.

With people being encouraged to cycle more in light of the coronavirus pandemic - to avoid cramped public transport - knowing where to keep your bike safe is vital.

And the best place to start is to avoid hotspots.

Below, we've mapped the locations of every bike theft so far this year (just scroll down for your specific part of Gwent). 

Newport

Torfaen

Blaenau Gwent 

Caerphilly

Monmouthshire