Good news for the biking world from the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA), which reports a decline in the bike theft rate of 7.9% year-on-year.
The total number of bikes stolen in the first eight months of 2024 was significantly down – around a fifth less than in 2017. The association suggests this is down to a number of factors, including industry initiatives such as the MCIA Secured scheme, advancements in security technologies introduced by manufacturers, public awareness campaigns, and enhanced law enforcement collaboration.
Tony Campbell, MCIA CEO said: “The sustained decrease in motorcycle thefts is a clear indication that coordinated industry-wide efforts are yielding positive results, providing hope for even lower theft rates in the future, and hopefully a reduction in insurance premiums. Whilst this is encouraging news, the volumes of stolen motorcycles being recovered post-theft has dropped significantly, meaning it is likely more are being shipped abroad. The MCIA, representing the sector, is working closely with authorities to see what can be done at the main ports in order to understand the scale of the problem and put in place measures to combat the issue.”
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