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.
Additionally, densely populated areas like Washington, D.C., and Maryland experienced some of the most dramatic increases, with theft rates soaring by 64% and 63%, respectively.
The Impact of Popular Models on Theft Rates
A troubling insight from the NICB reveals that specific car models are more susceptible to theft, according to the press release from MarketWatch…