"While we witness the rise in vehicle thefts year after year, we are encouraging all owners, and especially motorcycle riders to take great care in protecting their property," David J. Glawe, president and CEO of National Insurance Crime Bureau, said. Around 40% of the motorcycles stolen in 2022 were reportedly recovered. Credit: klevo/Shutterstock.com

During 2022, more than 4,500 motorcycles were reported stolen each month, on average, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Overall, motorcycle thefts increased 7% in 2022, making the third consecutive year that thefts were up in the U.S.

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Steve Hallo is managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. He can be reached at [email protected]