Police forces in the UK record nearly 39,000 incidents involving e-bikes over the last three years, according to reports citing police data. The figures cover a range of allegations and incidents described as crimes and crashes connected to the vehicles. The reported total is said to include an increase of about 70% across the three-year period, reflecting growing use of e-bikes. The coverage also notes growing calls to change how e-bikes are regulated, including proposals to require registration plates. It further reports arguments that e-bikes should be treated more like mopeds, which would bring them under additional rules and enforcement mechanisms. The available reporting presents the police figures and describes the policy proposals being discussed, but it does not provide detailed breakdowns by location, severity, or whether incidents involve driver injury, property damage, or confirmed wrongdoing. The reports focus on the scale of incidents and the resulting push for clearer identification and regulation.