MAG challenges accuracy of police motorcycle theft statistics
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) continues to challenge the accuracy of police motorcycle theft statistics. The third National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings document, published today, covers thefts in 2020. Generally lower crime rates during the pandemic are reflected in the motorcycle theft data. Motorcycle theft fell by 30% compared to 2019. Certainty in the reported theft figures supplied by many forces remains low. MAG collates data from Freedom of Information requests placed with all police forces in the UK. The results clearly show that London remains the undisputed hot spot for motorcycle theft. London’s theft rate is double that of the next worst area for which data is available. The document reveals some surprises. Gwent Police have reported the second worst theft rate in the country, and Northumbria Police report a 95% reduction in thefts. Northumbria becomes the best ranked force in the UK after languishing in 30th position in 201...