State | Motor vehicle theft incidents (2) | Percent of population covered by reporting law enforcement agencies (3) | State | Motor vehicle theft incidents (2) | Percent of population covered by reporting law enforcement agencies (3) |
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Alabama | 7,308 | 82% | Montana | 2,967 | 97% | Alaska | 611 | 56 | Nebraska | 1,750 | 73 | Arizona | 5,823 | 52 | Nevada | 13,709 | 99 | Arkansas | 8,110 | 97 | New Hampshire | 892 | 98 | California | 11,272 | 29 | New Jersey | 5,207 | 48 | Colorado | 40,853 | 99 | New Mexico | 7,316 | 85 | Connecticut | 7,407 | 98 | New York | 4,088 | 20 | Delaware | 1,609 | 98 | North Carolina | 18,779 | 97 | D.C. | 1,716 | 100 | North Dakota | 2,085 | 96 | Florida | 50 | 17 | Ohio | 19,402 | 91 | Georgia | 17,985 | 89 | Oklahoma | 15,387 | 99 | Hawaii | 4,286 | 85 | Oregon | 19,242 | 100 | Idaho | 1,618 | 96 | Pennsylvania | 7,648 | 36 | Illinois | 11,735 | 64 | Rhode Island | 1,635 | 99 | Indiana | 12,585 | 82 | South Carolina | 13,937 | 99 | Iowa | 5,799 | 93 | South Dakota | 1,959 | 89 | Kansas | 5,681 | 90 | Tennessee | 20,142 | 100 | Kentucky | 11,100 | 99 | Texas | 87,053 | 98 | Louisiana | 7,505 | 73 | Utah | 7,960 | 93 | Maine | 891 | 96 | Vermont | 450 | 97 | Maryland | 4,026 | 65 | Virginia | 11,248 | 100 | Massachusetts | 6,819 | 99 | Washington | 35,326 | 99 | Michigan | 21,283 | 93 | West Virginia | 1,797 | 89 | Minnesota | 14,562 | 94 | Wisconsin | 15,950 | 94 | Mississippi | 3,059 | 59 | Wyoming | 856 | 76 |
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(1) Includes the District of Columbia. Does not include a total for the United States because data in this chart is compiled on a different basis than the national totals released by the FBI.
(2) Beginning in 2021, state totals comprise of incidents submitted by law enforcement agencies to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
(3) States have varying degrees of reporting data to the NIBRS. Percent of population covered shown.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer.
FAQs
According to the latest National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) report, the Hyundai Elantra is the most stolen car in America, with 48,445 thefts in 2023. This shift breaks the long-standing trend of full-size pickups holding the top spot.
What is the #1 stolen car in America? ›
According to the latest National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) report, the Hyundai Elantra is the most stolen car in America, with 48,445 thefts in 2023. This shift breaks the long-standing trend of full-size pickups holding the top spot.
What state has the highest auto theft rate? ›
In 2022, Colorado had the highest rate of motor vehicle theft in the United States, with 785.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Washington, the District of Columbia, Oregon, and New Mexico rounded out the top five states for motor vehicle theft in that year.
How common is car theft USA? ›
The nation saw a steady increase of around 25% in motor vehicle thefts from 2019 to 2022, with the total number of annual thefts breaking 1 million in 2022.
What is the most stolen thing on a car? ›
9 Commonly Stolen Car Parts & Items: How to Theft-Proof Your Vehicle
- Tires and Wheels. If you've bought new tires and/or wheels recently, you know they can get expensive. ...
- Tailgates. ...
- Batteries. ...
- Catalytic Converters. ...
- Airbags. ...
- Third Row Seats. ...
- Registration. ...
- Garage Door Openers.
What car is hardest to steal? ›
Midsize luxury SUVs and electric vehicles have the lowest theft rates. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have the lowest theft rates overall. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has the highest theft rate.
What time of day are most cars stolen? ›
Car thieves tend to steer clear of highly-visible areas, especially if there are security cameras or nosy neighbors around. This is especially important at night between 2 and 5 a.m. Since most people are asleep, that's the most common time for cars to be stolen.
Where is the car theft capital of the world? ›
What city has the most stolen cars? Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California is the city with the most car thefts (or rather the CBSA, a metro area defined by the NICB.)
Where are cars stolen the most? ›
New research indicates California has the most car thefts in America
Rank | State | Yearly car thefts (2022) |
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1. | California | 202,685 |
2. | Texas | 105,015 |
3. | Washington | 46,939 |
4. | Florida | 45,973 |
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Which SUV is stolen the most? ›
Using those parameters, a total of 21,711 SUVs/CUVs were reported stolen during the period. The top five makes and models stolen during the period were: Ford Escape (1,421), Ford Edge (1,140), Ford Explorer (958), Jeep Grand Cherokee (912) and the Kia Sorento (725).
Older models and some basic versions often lack modern security features, making them easier targets. Keyless entry systems, while convenient, can be hacked, and immobilizers may sometimes fail to deter thieves. Stolen keys, cyber attacks, and quick resale opportunities also contribute to car theft.
Which keyless cars are most stolen? ›
The Ford Fiesta holds the unwanted title of being the most stolen car, with almost 6,000 being taken last year, according to the DVLA. Telegraph Money delves into why keyless cars are an easy target, and the eight steps you can take to beef up security on your vehicle.
What brand of car is stolen the most in the US? ›
Kia and Hyundai models now hold the top three spots in a 2023 ranking of stolen vehicles, according to a Thursday report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a not-for-profit organization that partners with member insurance companies to combat insurance fraud and theft.
Where do most stolen vehicles go? ›
There's an international appetite for these models, and organized crime networks are all too happy to appease the masses. They're getting more and more efficient at packing up stolen vehicles in cargo containers and shipping them out of the ports in Toronto and Montreal.
What attracts car thieves? ›
Don't leave valuables in your car. That sounds like "common sense", but drivers/passengers do leave items of value in plain view every day. If you leave valuable items visible in your car, your car is automatically a target. Thieves are targeting purses, laptops, GPS units and MP3 players, which are easily sold.
Which car has been stolen the most? ›
Lexus, Land Rover and Fords are the most stolen cars – is your car on the list? New data reveals that Ford Fiestas are the most stolen cars in the UK. But in terms of percentages, Toyota and Lexus hybrids top the Top 10 list, followed by the Range Rover Evoque and Sport models.
Why are Kias and Hyundais being stolen? ›
Hyundai and Kia thefts rose 1,000% between 2020 and 2023, driven by social media posts showing how easy it was to hotwire certain models. I should know, as my own car was stolen this way in 2023. New data on car thefts show that the problem has only gotten worse.
Is the Hellcat the most stolen car? ›
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the most stolen car in the United States, according to a new report that found the US muscle car is 60 times more likely to be stolen than any other vehicle on the road.
What is the most stolen car in the US in 2024? ›
These are the most stolen cars in America right now:
- Honda Civic.
- Honda Accord.
- Hyundai Sonata.
- Hyundai Elantra.
- Kia Optima.
- Toyota Camry.
- GMC Pickup.
- Honda CR-V.