In a staggering rise, the number of cars stolen annually in the United States has eclipsed the one million mark.
Car Theft Crisis: Over One Million Vehicles Stolen in the U.S. in 2023
According to a new study from MarketWatch, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported a record 1,020,729 thefts in 2023, which shows an alarming trend, that has seen car thefts increase by over 41% since 2019.
California continues to lead the nation with a staggering 208,668 vehicles reported stolen in 2023. Following closely are Texas with 115,013 and Florida with 46,213 thefts.
Illinois ranks #5 for most auto thefts nationwide, with 41,528 thefts in 2023.…