Alert in Colombia: This is the region where most motorcycles are stolen in 2026
Motorcycle theft in Colombia remains a concerning crime in 2026, despite recent figures showing a reduction.
TL;DR
- Motorcycle theft in Colombia has seen a national reduction of 17% in the first quarter of 2026.
- Antioquia is the region with the highest number of motorcycle thefts, reporting 1,198 cases in the first quarter of 2026.
- Despite a 49% decrease from 2025, Antioquia's figures remain the highest nationally.
- Medellín and its metropolitan area also saw a significant reduction of 51%, with cases dropping from 1,614 to 784.
- Nationally, 7,581 motorcycle thefts were reported between January and March 2026, down from 9,131 in the same period of 2025.
- The crime is concentrated territorially and linked to the illegal auto parts market.
- The president of Asopartes emphasizes the need to sustain the reduction trend and prevent reactivation of the crime in high-incidence areas.