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*LIST* States Where Vehicle Thefts Are Skyrocketing
September 02, 2022
- According to a new report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau:
- In the U.S., 932,329 stolen vehicles were reported to law enforcement last year.
- When it comes to overall thefts, Colorado leads the nation with 661.121 thefts per 100,000 people, up from 502.12 in 2020.
- As for vehicle thefts by volume, California tops the list, with 200,524 vehicles stolen last year.
- Source: Multivu.com
There are a lot of people out there who simply love their cars, but there are also plenty of people who want to get their hands on your car for various nefarious reasons. Getting your vehicle stolen can be devastating to some, and it turns out it's more likely to happen in some states than others.
According to a new report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau:
- In the U.S., 932,329 stolen vehicles were reported to law enforcement last year.
- That’s an increase of 6% from 2020, and an increase of 17% from 2019.
- When it comes to overall thefts, Colorado leads the nation with 661.121 thefts per 100,000 people, up from 502.12 in 2020.
- As for vehicle thefts by volume, California tops the list, with 200,524 vehicles stolen last year.
- So many cars were stolen in California, that the number is over 100,000 more than the next closest state, Texas.
Top 10 States By Theft Rate
- Colorado
- Washington, DC
- California
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Washington
- Missouri
- Nevada
- Oklahoma
- Texas
Top 5 States With The Most Thefts By Volume
- California
- Texas
- Illinois
- Florida
- Colorado
Source: Multivu.com
Talk Back…
- And that’s why I drive a piece of junk…
- When was the last time you got your car stolen? Where were you? Was it ever recovered?
- Do you live in an area where cars are often stolen? How do you protect your vehicle?