How do gaps in cargo crime classification distort national and EU crime statistics? What are the implications of poor data for law enforcement, policymakers, and industry professionals?

Cargo crime continues to challenge the security and resilience of supply chains and logistics infrastructure. Yet, despite recognition of their financial and security implications, these incidents are often misclassified or lumped into broader categories such as vehicle or property crime, thus preventing accurate tracking and reporting. 

This lack of granularity in official recording significantly distorts national and European statistics, obscures the true scale of the problem, and undermines effective policymaking and prevention strategy efforts. The absence of clear, disaggregated data also limits public awareness and minimises the issue in public discourses.  

This webinar will explore why consistent and accurate classification of cargo crime is critical to producing reliable statistics and supporting informed decision-making at both national and European levels.  

Speakers:
Jeanne Albin - LandRisk Manager
Georgios Kostoudis - LandRisk Junior Analyst

Host:
Dr. Dirk Siebels - Senior Analyst