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E-bike thefts in MV: record damage of 1.2 million euros!
E-bike thefts in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will reach a record level in 2025 with damage of over 1.2 million euros. Safety tips.
E-bike thefts in MV: record damage of 1.2 million euros!
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, e-bikes are currently very popular – not only among riders, but also among thieves. In the first half of 2025, 321 e-bike thefts were registered, which corresponds to a total loss of around 1.2 million euros. For comparison: In the same period last year there were 273 thefts with a loss of 898,180 euros n-tv.de reported. These alarming numbers make it clear that e-bike thefts are at record levels in the region.
The popular island of Usedom is particularly affected, where almost 80 thefts and damage totaling 447,064 euros were recorded - that is around 38 percent of the total damage in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In order to improve the situation, a separate investigative group was set up for the region. This shows that the authorities have recognized the urgency necessary to counteract the increasing number of thefts.
Damage and increase in thefts
Damage from e-bike thefts has increased significantly in recent years. In 2024, a total of 659 cases were identified with a total loss of around 2.3 million euros. The sharp increase in thefts in summer is noticeable, as many bicycles are left unsecured during the holiday season. With over 110 cases per month in the holiday months of July to September, the trend is clear ostsee-zeitung.de determines.
An overview of the amounts of damage in recent years illustrates the worrying development:
| Year | Number of thefts | Total damage (in euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 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? Loud augsburger- Allgemeine.de The prices for e-bikes have exploded in recent years, making them particularly attractive to thieves. In 2022, e-bike production in Germany amounted to 1.72 million models, an increase of 20 percent. High-quality e-bikes, which cost between 5,000 and 25,000 euros, saw a 57 percent increase in thefts. The number of unreported e-bikes actually stolen could even be two to three times higher than the officially recorded figures.
The police advise taking the security of e-bikes seriously, for example by using several sturdy locks and GPS tracking systems with alarm functions. Not only is the number of thefts worrying, but also the fact that the probability of getting a stolen e-bike back is extremely low.
In view of this dramatic development, it is to be hoped that the efforts of the police and authorities will soon improve the situation and that e-bike riders in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will be able to cycle through the beautiful landscape again without any worries. It stays on!