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The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has continued to make progress on their work to improve motorcycle theft reporting. MAG today publishes a revised edition of the 2020 National Police Force Bike Theft Ranking document. MAG’s Campaigns Team is continually working to improve the quality of motorcycle crime data available to […]

MAG makes steady progress on improved motorcycle theft reporting.

21/09/2021 in National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings / News by Colin Brown

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 […]

MAG challenges accuracy of police motorcycle theft statistics.

02/08/2021 in National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is calling on candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles to make a pledge to tackle motorcycle theft. MAG has contacted every PCC candidate for Hertfordshire and West Mercia following worrying revelations from Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. MAG has highlighted the positive effect […]

MAG calls on PCC candidates: pledge to tackle motorcycle theft.

26/04/2021 in Crime / Hearts & Essex MAG / News / West Midlands MAG by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has praised the office of Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, following clarification of her recent proposals. Motorcyclists have been alarmed by reports of proposed measures, but MAG has engaged with the office of the PCC and is now looking forward to helping find […]

MAG praises Northumbria PCC’s Office for clarification on motorcycle tracker ...

16/04/2021 in Crime / News / North East MAG by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is reminding motorcyclists to ‘lock up after lockdown’. Motorcycle thefts were significantly reduced in 2020 due to the pandemic but, with an easing of lockdown restrictions, more motorcycles could become easy targets for thieves once again. MAG actively campaigns for more action to be taken […]

MAG remind riders to ‘lock up after lockdown’

01/04/2021 in Crime / News by Colin Brown

Motorcycle theft data accuracy is questionable, according to MAG. The Motorcycle Action Group has pointed to serious concerns with the accuracy and consistency of motorcycle theft data. The data was received via Freedom of Information applications to the UK’s 45 territorial police forces. The annual report looks at motorcycle theft […]

MAG brands motorcycle theft data accuracy as questionable.

14/07/2020 in Crime / National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings / News by Colin Brown

MAG release an annual Police Force Bike Theft Rankings report. Part of our active response to motorcycle crime, the rankings are not designed to criticise individual forces. They ensure that motorcycle theft is viewed as a priority. Motorcyclists can easily gain a clear understanding of where bike theft is most […]

MAG National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings

07/07/2020 in National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings by Colin Brown

Most bikers express great concern about motorcycle theft. Motorcycles are vulnerable to theft. Consequently , thieves stole approximately 23,600 motorcycles and scooters in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2019. In other words, over 1.8% of all registered motorcycles and scooters in the country were stolen in just one […]

MAG’s position and response on motorcycle theft.

07/07/2020 in Crime by Colin Brown

MAG has released a national police force ranking system for motorcycle theft. Following analysis of Freedom of Information responses the most complete picture of the national levels of motorcycle theft are now available for all to see. The ranking system aims to demonstrate in a fair and balanced manner the […]

MAG releases first of its kind national motorcycle theft rankings ...

05/08/2019 in Campaigns & News / National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings / News by Mark Young