u/Bikelaneurbanist239

I bike around a lot, and I see a lot of people commuting / getting around on bike, but I'm too worried to park my bike on the streets. How often do bikes get stolen? Is it actually safe? Is it easy to find good bike parking everywhere or is it mostly just on poles and parking signs? How about more expensive e-bikes? Would it be worth it to buy a really cheap bike for local errands?