E-bike thefts in MV: Record damage of 1.2 million euros!
E-bike thefts in MV: Record damage of 1.2 million euros!
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the e-bikes are currently very popular-and not only among the drivers, but also with the thieves. In the first half of 2025, 321 e-bike thefts have already been registered, which corresponds to a total damage of around 1.2 million euros. For comparison: In the same period of the previous year, there were 273 thefts with damage of 898,180 euros, such as n-tv.de reported. These alarming numbers make it clear that e-bike thefts in the region are at a record level.
The popular island of Usedom is particularly affected, where almost 80 thefts and damage of 447,064 euros were recorded-that is about 38 percent of the total damage in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In order to improve the situation, a separate investigation group was set up for the region. This shows that the authorities have recognized the necessary urgency to counteract the increasing theft figures.damage and increase in thefts
The damage from e-bike theft has increased significantly in recent years. In 2024, a total of 659 cases with total damage of around 2.3 million euros were found. The strong increase in thefts in summer are striking, as many bicycles are unpaid during the holiday season. With over 110 cases per month in the holiday months July to September, the tendency is clear, like Ostsee-zeitung.de determined.
An overview of the damage amounts in recent years illustrates the concern development:
Jahr
| total damage (in Euro)
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| 2025 (H1) | 321 | 1,200,000 |
| 2024 | 659 | 2,300,000 |
| 2023 (until November) | 800+ | 2,600,000 |
thieves in sight
Why are e-bikes so popular? According to augsburger-allgemeine.de have been the prices for e-bikes in recent years, exploded, which means that they are particularly attractive for thieves. In 2022, e-bike production in Germany was 1.72 million models, which corresponds to an increase of 20 percent. High quality e-bikes, which are between 5,000 and 25,000 euros, recorded an increase in thefts of 57 percent. The number of unreported cases of the actually stolen e-bikes could even be two to three times higher than the officially recorded numbers.
The police advise you to take the security of the e-bikes seriously, for example by using several stable locks and GPS location systems with alarm function. Because not only the number of thefts is worrying, but also the fact that the likelihood of getting a stolen e-bike is extremely low.
In view of this dramatic development, it can be hoped that the efforts of the police and authorities will soon improve the situation and that e-bike drivers in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can again carefree through the beautiful landscape. It stays tuned!| Details | |
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| Ort | Usedom, Deutschland |
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