From Join.cc
A stolen bike is more than just a stolen asset — it’s the loss of the ability to cycle, to commute, and to train. The impacts can last for years due to the cost of replacing a stolen bike.
To understand which states suffer the most bike thefts in the U.S., we analyzed the latest Crime Incident data released by the FBI. We calculated the average and median dollar values of bikes taken, as well as the total number of bicycles reported stolen in each state.
Key findings
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Nearly 150,000 bikes were reported lost or stolen to police across the US in the latest annual figures.
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The value of lost or stolen bikes totaled over $148 million, with an average value of $833 per bike reported to the police.
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More than 21,000 bikes were stolen or lost in California, accounting for over 14% of the national total.
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Bikes lost or stolen in Colorado were found to be most valuable with an average value of $1,936.92 and a joint median value of $800.
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