Motor vehicle theft or car theft (also known as a grand theft auto in the United States) is the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle. In 2020, there were 810,400 vehicles reported stolen in the United States, up from 724,872 in 2019. [1] Property losses due to motor vehicle theft in 2020 were estimated at $7.4 billion ...

2023年5月15日 · Motor vehicle thefts are up 25.1% since 2019. 1,001,967 vehicles were stolen in 2022, according to a National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) analysis of data via the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), which means 1.9 vehicles are stolen every minute.

2025年1月13日 · There were more than 1.31 million motor vehicle thefts in 2023, up from around 1.23 million in 2022 and around 644,000 in 2021 when the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a...

2024年8月7日 · CR shares expert tips from police and the insurance industry to keep your car from getting stolen—and help you save on car insurance in the process. Plus the most stolen cars.

2024年12月20日 · Using data from the FBI and the National Insurance Crime Bureau, we analyzed the state of motor vehicle theft in the U.S. in 2024. Here are our key findings: Motor vehicle theft increased by 28 percent from 2019 to 2023, despite an overall decrease of 53 percent in the past 30 years.

Vehicle theft is a multi-billion-dollar crime, costing vehicle owners more than $8 billion each year. Summers prove to be the worst season for vehicle theft. So, to help drivers keep their vehicles safe, NHTSA is continuing its annual Vehicle Theft Prevention Campaign during July — National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month.

We've compiled 12 steps you can take to reduce your overall risk and prevent car theft. Here are some ways GEICO recommends to help drivers protect their vehicles: Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving. Unlocked doors are easy targets. When parked, never leave your …

The FBI defines motor vehicle theft as the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle is defined by the FBI's UCR Program as a self-propelled vehicle that runs on land...

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported that over 1 million vehicles were stolen in 2023, a 1 percent increase over 2022. California and Texas had the most reported stolen vehicles. Kia and Hyundai vehicles experienced the highest theft rates in 2023, breaking the years-long trend of full-size pickups topping the list.

Vehicle theft is driven by money and greed – it is a dangerous business that victimizes everyone. Professional thieves can steal any car, but make them work for yours by using “layered protection.” The more layers of protection on your vehicle, the more difficult it is to steal.