Bike Index Releases The 2025 Annual Bike Theft Report

At Bike Index, we believe that data is essential to understanding and combating bike theft, which is why we’ve created the 2025 Annual Bike Theft Report.

This report was generated from a combination of sources, including data pulled from our bike registry of over 1.3 million registered bikes, academic research conducted in partnership with leading institutions like UC Santa Barbara and UC Davis, and publicly available federal data, including the latest FBI crime statistics.

By compiling these diverse sources, we’re able to offer the most comprehensive, accurate snapshot of bike theft trends and provide actionable insights to help bike owners, law enforcement, and communities better protect against bike theft.

See the full report here.

Why Understanding Bike Theft Statistics Is Critical

The 2025 Bike Theft Report sheds light on some alarming bike theft statistics that every cyclist should be aware of. In 2024, we saw a 15% increase in reported stolen bikes in our registry, highlighting an ongoing upward trend in bike theft.

Per the latest research, 2.4 million bikes are stolen every year in the U.S., and 59% of these thefts occur in residential areas.

By understanding these bike theft statistics and key trends in bike theft today, cyclists can make smarter decisions to protect their bikes, whether they’re at home or on the road.

Who Is the 2025 Bike Theft Report For?

This annual report is essential for anyone invested in bike safety. Here are a few different ways groups can use the report to combat bike theft in their communities:

• Bike Owners: If you own a bike, understanding the latest statistics on bike theft is crucial for making informed decisions on how to secure your bike. This report offers key insights into which areas and times are most risky for bike theft and how to best protect your bike from theft.
  
• Local Communities: City planners, neighborhood organizations, and local bike shops can use these bike theft statistics to raise awareness and work together on effective prevention strategies.
  
• Law Enforcement: Police departments can see the numbers behind community-led bike registration and its impact on stolen bike recoveries, impound lots, and bike theft overall in the case studies outlined in the report.

Key Takeaways from the 2025 Bike Theft Report

• 59% of bike thefts occur at home. Residential areas are prime targets for thieves, making it essential for bike owners to lock their bikes securely (even indoors).
  
• The total annual value of stolen bikes is estimated at $1.4 billion—a staggering number that emphasizes the need for registration and prevention efforts.
  
• 47% of bike thefts impact the victim’s ability to commute to work. Bike theft can have a direct impact on a victim’s livelihood, making it even more necessary to find sustainable, preventable solutions in our communities.

How to Download and Share the 2025 Annual Bike Theft Report

The full 2025 Bike Theft Report is available for free. View the full report here, with the option to download a copy for yourself or to share.

• View Bike Index’s 2025 Annual Bike Theft Report
  
• Share the Report: We’ve made it easy for you to share the 2025 Bike Theft Report with your community. You can use our shareable images and charts, which highlight key findings and can be posted on social media to help spread awareness. Tag @BikeIndex to join the conversation!

How Sharing the Bike Theft Report Helps Fight Bike Theft

Informing your own community about the latest trends in bike theft is one of the most effective ways to reduce theft in your area. By sharing the 2025 Bike Theft report, you can help raise awareness and encourage others to take action, whether it’s through better bike locks, registering their bikes, or simply being more vigilant.

Here’s how you can help:

1. Share the Report: Pass the report along to your local bike shops, community groups, and law enforcement agencies to keep your community informed.
   
2. Start the Conversation: Use the findings from the bike theft report to discuss bike security with friends, family, and fellow cyclists.
   
3. Promote Bike Registration: Encourage others to register their bikes with Bike Index. Registered bikes are much more likely to be recovered if stolen.
   
4. Push for Local Action: Advocate for improved bike security infrastructure in your city or neighborhood, widespread registration, and Bike Index’s suite of tools for law enforcement agencies to reduce bike theft in your community.

Thank you for helping us raise awareness and protect the bikes we love.