DGH Campus Lock Security Score
The DGH Campus Lock Security Score is a 0-10 composite (higher = better) composite score. weighted composite (0-10): theft_resistance 35% + campus_practicality 25% + coverage_versatility 20% + value_per_dollar 20%, each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale from manufacturer/retailer listing specifications, third-party security certifications where present (Sold Secure), and campus public-safety/police-department lock guidance (Brown University Public Safety, UT Austin Police). This score ranks bike locks for campus use and makes no theft-outcome guarantee for any individual. Published by DormGearHQ and last updated 2026-07-29, the score currently evaluates 4 products.
Formula
weighted composite (0-10): theft_resistance 35% + campus_practicality 25% + coverage_versatility 20% + value_per_dollar 20%, each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale from manufacturer/retailer listing specifications, third-party security certifications where present (Sold Secure), and campus public-safety/police-department lock guidance (Brown University Public Safety, UT Austin Police). This score ranks bike locks for campus use and makes no theft-outcome guarantee for any individual.
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 composite (higher = better) scale.
Scored Products (4)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Kryptonite Kryptolok Standard Bike U-Lock with 4ft Cable | 8.5 | View guide → |
| Sportneer Heavy Duty Anti-Theft Bike U-Lock with 5ft Steel Cable | 8 | View guide → |
| NDakter 4-Digit Combination Bike U-Lock with 5ft Steel Cable | 7.8 | View guide → |
| Kryptonite Keeper 712 Bike Chain Lock, 4ft | 7.1 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in best bike locks u locks college 2026.