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Bike Theft Statistics

We are dedicated to reducing bike crime across the nation. Below is an overview of the latest bicycle theft statistics for England & Wales, based on 2026 data.

48,924 Reports in 2026
↓ 8% Decrease from 2025
0.73 Crimes per 1,000 people (2026)
0.83 Crimes per 1,000 people (2025)

πŸ“ Most Dangerous Cities

The highest rates of bicycle theft per 1,000 daytime population are concentrated in inner London boroughs:

Hackney
3.72
Southwark
2.46
Islington
2.37

βœ… Safest Areas

The lowest rates of bicycle theft per 1,000 daytime population are found in outer London boroughs:

Bexley
0.27
Havering
0.37
Bromley
0.38

πŸ—ΊοΈ Most Dangerous Regions

At a regional level, the highest theft rates per 1,000 people in 2026 are:

Bristol
1.53
Cambridgeshire
1.48
South Glamorgan
1.41

πŸ“… Year on Year

Bicycle theft reports across England & Wales have seen a notable decrease between 2025 and 2026:

2025
52,912
2026
48,924

This represents a reduction of 3,988 reports β€” an encouraging trend, though there remains significant work to be done.

Source: crimerate.co.uk/bicycle-theft