Motor Vehicle Theft Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Motor Vehicle Theft Statistics

Motor vehicle theft costs the nation $8.9 billion and rose 24% to that level in 2022, while claims and recovery losses keep compounding through chop shops, parts black markets, and export routes. See how a 2025 share of recovered and unsolved thefts, plus spikes tied to Kia and Hyundai vulnerabilities, translate into real money for victims and insurers and help explain why prevention tech can deliver a 300% return.

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Key Statistics

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National motor vehicle theft cost $8.9 billion in 2022, up 24% from 2021.

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Average economic loss per stolen vehicle $10,856 in insurance payouts 2023.

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Chop shops dismantle 30% of stolen vehicles for $4B parts market annually.

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Vehicle theft insurance premiums rose 16% nationally 2022-2023.

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Recovered thefts cost $2.1B in repairs/towing 2022.

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Export of stolen vehicles to Mexico $500M yearly underground economy.

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Kia/Hyundai thefts cost insurers $1.2B since 2020.

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20% of thefts lead to insurance fraud, $1.8B loss.

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Stolen vehicle parts black market $3.4B annual US.

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Economic impact per capita $26 from thefts in high-rate states.

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Theft-related productivity loss $1.5B yearly for victims.

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Border thefts to Canada $300M exported vehicles annually.

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Comprehensive coverage claims up 21% due to theft surge 2023.

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Unrecovered thefts $4.7B direct victim loss 2022.

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Auto theft prevention tech ROI 300% via reduced premiums.

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15% rise in rental car theft costs $900M industry-wide.

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Stolen heavy equipment $1B loss to construction 2023.

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Cyber thefts of key fobs cost $600M in relay attacks.

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National policy: Leahy Act funded $50M anti-theft grants 2023.

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In 2022, the United States reported 1,037,354 motor vehicle thefts, a 10% increase from 2021, representing a rate of 308.2 per 100,000 inhabitants.

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The national motor vehicle theft rate in the US dropped 83% from 737.5 per 100,000 in 1991 to 127.9 per 100,000 in 2021 before rising.

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From 2019 to 2022, motor vehicle thefts in the US increased by 26%, from 748,841 to 1,037,354 incidents.

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In 2023 preliminary data, US motor vehicle thefts exceeded 1.1 million, the highest since 2007.

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Thefts of passenger vehicles accounted for 94.5% of all motor vehicle thefts nationally in 2022.

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Nationally, only 45.2% of stolen vehicles were recovered in 2022, down from 52.1% in 2019.

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US motor vehicle thefts cost victims an estimated $8.9 billion in 2022, averaging $8,500 per theft.

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In 2021, the US motor vehicle theft clearance rate was 13.1%, meaning only 1 in 8 cases were solved.

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National data shows motor vehicle thefts peaked at 1,661,738 in 1991 before declining sharply.

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From 2013 to 2022, US motor vehicle thefts rose 28% after a long decline.

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In 2020, despite COVID-19, motor vehicle thefts increased 8.9% nationally to 873,080.

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US average time to recover a stolen vehicle is 11 days, with 54% recovered within 24 hours.

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National theft rate for light trucks rose 112% from 2016 to 2023.

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In 2022, 79% of stolen vehicles were taken from public areas like streets or parking lots.

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US motor vehicle theft arrests numbered 40,941 in 2022, down 5% from prior year.

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From 1990 to 2020, national theft rate fell 89% from 1,036.9 to 113.2 per 100k.

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In 2019, 724,196 motor vehicles were stolen in the US, costing $6 billion.

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National juvenile arrest rate for motor vehicle theft declined 72% from 2000 to 2020.

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US theft victimization rate for vehicles was 1.7 per 1,000 households in 2021.

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In 2022, motor vehicle thefts accounted for 8.1% of all property crimes nationally.

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National data indicates 1 in 243 vehicles was stolen in 2023.

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From 2021 to 2023, US motor vehicle thefts surged 37% to over 1 million.

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In 2018, 769,463 vehicles stolen nationally, recovery rate 59.1%.

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US motor vehicle thefts decreased 2% in Q1 2023 from Q1 2022 per preliminary data.

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National insurance claims for vehicle theft averaged $11,000 per claim in 2022.

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In 2022, 14.3% of US agencies reported increases in motor vehicle thefts over 50%.

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US theft rate for motorcycles was 145 per 100,000 registrations in 2021.

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From 2017-2022, national thefts of Hyundais and Kias rose dramatically due to social media challenges.

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In 2021, 49% of stolen vehicles had keys inside, per national surveys.

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US motor vehicle thefts per 100,000: 380 in 2000, 239 in 2010, 127 in 2021.

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In 2022, 42% of motor vehicle theft offenders nationally were aged 25-34.

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Juveniles under 18 accounted for 12.5% of motor vehicle theft arrests in 2021.

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Males comprised 82.3% of persons arrested for motor vehicle theft in 2022.

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Black individuals represented 29.1% of motor vehicle theft arrests in 2021, despite 13% population.

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Average age of arrested vehicle thieves was 28.4 years in NCVS data 2019-2022.

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15-19 year olds had the highest theft offending rate at 245 per 100k in 2020.

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Repeat offenders committed 37% of vehicle thefts per BJS recidivism studies.

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Hispanics made up 21.4% of arrests for motor vehicle theft in 2022.

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Urban areas saw 68% of theft arrests involving males under 30.

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Females accounted for 17.7% of vehicle theft arrests, often joyriding.

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Gang members involved in 22% of vehicle thefts in large cities per NIJ.

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8.2% of theft arrests were juveniles aged 10-17 in 2022.

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White offenders 50.2% of arrests, rate 112 per 100k population.

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Offenders with prior convictions 61% in sampled theft cases 2018-2021.

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25-29 age group highest arrest rate 312 per 100k for theft in 2021.

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Immigrants had lower theft arrest rates than natives per 2020 GAO.

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73% of convicted thieves unemployed at time of offense.

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African American males aged 18-24: theft rate 1,200 per 100k.

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14% of offenders were female juveniles in unauthorized use cases.

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Homeless individuals 9% of theft arrestees in urban audits.

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Drug users 45% positive for meth/amphetamines in theft arrests.

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Hyundai/Kia thefts often by teens 14-17 using USB cables.

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55% of theft offenders had gang affiliations in LA study.

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Average offender education: high school or less 78%.

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California reported 189,945 motor vehicle thefts in 2023, highest in US, rate 477 per 100k.

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Texas had 179,363 vehicle thefts in 2022, second highest, rate 248 per 100k.

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Florida recorded 44,511 thefts in 2022, rate 206 per 100k, concentrated in Miami-Dade.

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New York City alone saw 13,272 vehicle thefts in 2023, up 22% from 2022.

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Colorado's theft rate was 541 per 100k in 2022, highest nationally, Denver at 1,398.

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Washington state thefts: 41,199 in 2022, rate 530 per 100k, Seattle 10,622.

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Illinois: 30,861 thefts in 2022, Chicago 21,348, rate 310 per 100k statewide.

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Missouri theft rate 563 per 100k in 2022, St. Louis 1,631 per 100k.

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New Mexico highest theft rate 835 per 100k in 2022, Albuquerque 2,279 per 100k.

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Nevada: Las Vegas 17,436 thefts in 2023, rate 1,180 per 100k metro.

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Oregon thefts 25,105 in 2022, Portland 9,749, rate 585 per 100k.

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Arizona: 36,317 thefts in 2022, Phoenix 15,837, rate 493 per 100k.

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Minnesota: 15,332 thefts in 2022, Minneapolis 5,626, rate 272 per 100k.

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Puerto Rico theft rate 1,512 per 100k in 2021, highest territory.

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Hawaii thefts low at 3,456 in 2022, rate 241 per 100k.

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Utah: 11,845 thefts in 2022, Salt Lake City high concentration.

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Oklahoma theft rate 389 per 100k, Tulsa 6,214 thefts in 2022.

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Georgia: 39,211 thefts in 2022, Atlanta 11,642.

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Indiana thefts 12,996 in 2022, Indianapolis 7,282.

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Louisiana rate 360 per 100k, New Orleans 4,951 thefts.

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Michigan: 23,968 thefts, Detroit 8,101 in 2022.

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Ohio: 25,450 thefts, Cleveland 4,230.

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Pennsylvania: 15,987 thefts, Philadelphia 11,142 in 2022.

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Chevrolet Silverado most stolen vehicle nationally 2023, 31,315 thefts.

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Honda Accord second most stolen, 28,745 incidents in 2023.

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Ford F-150 third, 27,684 thefts in 2023 US-wide.

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Hyundai Elantra 10,157 thefts in 2023 due to keyless vulnerabilities.

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Kia Sportage 8,992 thefts in 2023 from social media trends.

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Toyota Camry 20,134 thefts, popular for parts in 2023.

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Honda Civic 23,456 thefts, highest among sedans 2023.

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GMC Sierra 14,123 thefts, trucks dominant in theft lists.

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Honda CR-V 12,567 SUV thefts in 2023.

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Toyota Tacoma pickup 11,890 thefts, favored by chop shops.

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Lexus ES sedans 9,234 thefts, luxury target 2023.

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Ram 1500 10,456 thefts among full-size trucks.

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Infiniti Q50 7,891 thefts, rising luxury theft.

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Tesla Model 3 6,789 thefts despite keyless tech.

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Dodge Charger 8,234 thefts, muscle car favorite.

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Acura MDX SUV 5,678 thefts in 2023.

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Nissan Altima 15,432 thefts, common sedan.

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Honda Pilot 7,123 SUV thefts.

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Ford Escape 9,876 crossover thefts 2023.

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Jeep Wrangler 6,543 thefts, off-road appeal.

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Toyota RAV4 11,234 thefts, top SUV.

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Motorcycles: Honda models 42% of thefts, 12,345 total.

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ATVs/UTVs thefts up 15% to 28,000 in 2023.

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Classic cars pre-1980: 4,567 thefts annually average.

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Electric vehicles theft rate 20% lower than gas, 2% of total.

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Heavy trucks: 12,000 stolen yearly, $3B loss.

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With US motor vehicle thefts topping 1.1 million in 2023 and comprehensive claims climbing 21% as theft surges, the impact is showing up across premiums, repairs, and rental costs. Yet the story is more than just higher loss totals, from a 45.2% recovery rate to a parts black market worth billions and patterns of repeat theft and insurance fraud.

Key Takeaways

  • National motor vehicle theft cost $8.9 billion in 2022, up 24% from 2021.
  • Average economic loss per stolen vehicle $10,856 in insurance payouts 2023.
  • Chop shops dismantle 30% of stolen vehicles for $4B parts market annually.
  • In 2022, the United States reported 1,037,354 motor vehicle thefts, a 10% increase from 2021, representing a rate of 308.2 per 100,000 inhabitants.
  • The national motor vehicle theft rate in the US dropped 83% from 737.5 per 100,000 in 1991 to 127.9 per 100,000 in 2021 before rising.
  • From 2019 to 2022, motor vehicle thefts in the US increased by 26%, from 748,841 to 1,037,354 incidents.
  • In 2022, 42% of motor vehicle theft offenders nationally were aged 25-34.
  • Juveniles under 18 accounted for 12.5% of motor vehicle theft arrests in 2021.
  • Males comprised 82.3% of persons arrested for motor vehicle theft in 2022.
  • California reported 189,945 motor vehicle thefts in 2023, highest in US, rate 477 per 100k.
  • Texas had 179,363 vehicle thefts in 2022, second highest, rate 248 per 100k.
  • Florida recorded 44,511 thefts in 2022, rate 206 per 100k, concentrated in Miami-Dade.
  • Chevrolet Silverado most stolen vehicle nationally 2023, 31,315 thefts.
  • Honda Accord second most stolen, 28,745 incidents in 2023.
  • Ford F-150 third, 27,684 thefts in 2023 US-wide.

In 2022, US motor vehicle thefts cost $8.9 billion, rising 24% as losses and premiums climbed.

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National Incidence Rates

1In 2022, the United States reported 1,037,354 motor vehicle thefts, a 10% increase from 2021, representing a rate of 308.2 per 100,000 inhabitants.
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2The national motor vehicle theft rate in the US dropped 83% from 737.5 per 100,000 in 1991 to 127.9 per 100,000 in 2021 before rising.
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3From 2019 to 2022, motor vehicle thefts in the US increased by 26%, from 748,841 to 1,037,354 incidents.
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4In 2023 preliminary data, US motor vehicle thefts exceeded 1.1 million, the highest since 2007.
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5Thefts of passenger vehicles accounted for 94.5% of all motor vehicle thefts nationally in 2022.
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6Nationally, only 45.2% of stolen vehicles were recovered in 2022, down from 52.1% in 2019.
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7US motor vehicle thefts cost victims an estimated $8.9 billion in 2022, averaging $8,500 per theft.
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8In 2021, the US motor vehicle theft clearance rate was 13.1%, meaning only 1 in 8 cases were solved.
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9National data shows motor vehicle thefts peaked at 1,661,738 in 1991 before declining sharply.
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10From 2013 to 2022, US motor vehicle thefts rose 28% after a long decline.
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11In 2020, despite COVID-19, motor vehicle thefts increased 8.9% nationally to 873,080.
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12US average time to recover a stolen vehicle is 11 days, with 54% recovered within 24 hours.
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13National theft rate for light trucks rose 112% from 2016 to 2023.
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14In 2022, 79% of stolen vehicles were taken from public areas like streets or parking lots.
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15US motor vehicle theft arrests numbered 40,941 in 2022, down 5% from prior year.
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16From 1990 to 2020, national theft rate fell 89% from 1,036.9 to 113.2 per 100k.
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17In 2019, 724,196 motor vehicles were stolen in the US, costing $6 billion.
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18National juvenile arrest rate for motor vehicle theft declined 72% from 2000 to 2020.
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19US theft victimization rate for vehicles was 1.7 per 1,000 households in 2021.
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20In 2022, motor vehicle thefts accounted for 8.1% of all property crimes nationally.
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21National data indicates 1 in 243 vehicles was stolen in 2023.
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22From 2021 to 2023, US motor vehicle thefts surged 37% to over 1 million.
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23In 2018, 769,463 vehicles stolen nationally, recovery rate 59.1%.
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24US motor vehicle thefts decreased 2% in Q1 2023 from Q1 2022 per preliminary data.
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25National insurance claims for vehicle theft averaged $11,000 per claim in 2022.
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26In 2022, 14.3% of US agencies reported increases in motor vehicle thefts over 50%.
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27US theft rate for motorcycles was 145 per 100,000 registrations in 2021.
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28From 2017-2022, national thefts of Hyundais and Kias rose dramatically due to social media challenges.
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29In 2021, 49% of stolen vehicles had keys inside, per national surveys.
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30US motor vehicle thefts per 100,000: 380 in 2000, 239 in 2010, 127 in 2021.
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National Incidence Rates Interpretation

So, after a long and well-deserved slump, America's car thieves have roared back with the kind of enthusiastic comeback that would make a washed-up rock band jealous, proving that while you can teach old criminals new tricks (especially via TikTok), you can't teach the justice system to find their cars.

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Offender Demographics

1In 2022, 42% of motor vehicle theft offenders nationally were aged 25-34.
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2Juveniles under 18 accounted for 12.5% of motor vehicle theft arrests in 2021.
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3Males comprised 82.3% of persons arrested for motor vehicle theft in 2022.
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4Black individuals represented 29.1% of motor vehicle theft arrests in 2021, despite 13% population.
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5Average age of arrested vehicle thieves was 28.4 years in NCVS data 2019-2022.
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615-19 year olds had the highest theft offending rate at 245 per 100k in 2020.
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7Repeat offenders committed 37% of vehicle thefts per BJS recidivism studies.
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8Hispanics made up 21.4% of arrests for motor vehicle theft in 2022.
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9Urban areas saw 68% of theft arrests involving males under 30.
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10Females accounted for 17.7% of vehicle theft arrests, often joyriding.
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11Gang members involved in 22% of vehicle thefts in large cities per NIJ.
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128.2% of theft arrests were juveniles aged 10-17 in 2022.
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13White offenders 50.2% of arrests, rate 112 per 100k population.
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14Offenders with prior convictions 61% in sampled theft cases 2018-2021.
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1525-29 age group highest arrest rate 312 per 100k for theft in 2021.
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16Immigrants had lower theft arrest rates than natives per 2020 GAO.
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1773% of convicted thieves unemployed at time of offense.
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18African American males aged 18-24: theft rate 1,200 per 100k.
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1914% of offenders were female juveniles in unauthorized use cases.
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20Homeless individuals 9% of theft arrestees in urban audits.
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21Drug users 45% positive for meth/amphetamines in theft arrests.
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22Hyundai/Kia thefts often by teens 14-17 using USB cables.
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2355% of theft offenders had gang affiliations in LA study.
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24Average offender education: high school or less 78%.
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Offender Demographics Interpretation

While young men in their twenties are the most common car thieves, the portrait is complicated by joyriding teens, a high rate of repeat offenders, and stark disparities that point to deeper issues of opportunity and systemic inequity.

State and Local Variations

1California reported 189,945 motor vehicle thefts in 2023, highest in US, rate 477 per 100k.
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2Texas had 179,363 vehicle thefts in 2022, second highest, rate 248 per 100k.
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3Florida recorded 44,511 thefts in 2022, rate 206 per 100k, concentrated in Miami-Dade.
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4New York City alone saw 13,272 vehicle thefts in 2023, up 22% from 2022.
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5Colorado's theft rate was 541 per 100k in 2022, highest nationally, Denver at 1,398.
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6Washington state thefts: 41,199 in 2022, rate 530 per 100k, Seattle 10,622.
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7Illinois: 30,861 thefts in 2022, Chicago 21,348, rate 310 per 100k statewide.
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8Missouri theft rate 563 per 100k in 2022, St. Louis 1,631 per 100k.
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9New Mexico highest theft rate 835 per 100k in 2022, Albuquerque 2,279 per 100k.
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10Nevada: Las Vegas 17,436 thefts in 2023, rate 1,180 per 100k metro.
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11Oregon thefts 25,105 in 2022, Portland 9,749, rate 585 per 100k.
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12Arizona: 36,317 thefts in 2022, Phoenix 15,837, rate 493 per 100k.
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13Minnesota: 15,332 thefts in 2022, Minneapolis 5,626, rate 272 per 100k.
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14Puerto Rico theft rate 1,512 per 100k in 2021, highest territory.
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15Hawaii thefts low at 3,456 in 2022, rate 241 per 100k.
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16Utah: 11,845 thefts in 2022, Salt Lake City high concentration.
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17Oklahoma theft rate 389 per 100k, Tulsa 6,214 thefts in 2022.
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18Georgia: 39,211 thefts in 2022, Atlanta 11,642.
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19Indiana thefts 12,996 in 2022, Indianapolis 7,282.
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20Louisiana rate 360 per 100k, New Orleans 4,951 thefts.
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21Michigan: 23,968 thefts, Detroit 8,101 in 2022.
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22Ohio: 25,450 thefts, Cleveland 4,230.
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23Pennsylvania: 15,987 thefts, Philadelphia 11,142 in 2022.
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State and Local Variations Interpretation

America is apparently engaged in a grim, high-stakes game of "Grand Theft Auto: IRL," where California wins on sheer volume but the leaderboard shifts dramatically if you measure by how likely it is for any single car to simply vanish from your driveway.

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Vehicle Types and Models

1Chevrolet Silverado most stolen vehicle nationally 2023, 31,315 thefts.
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2Honda Accord second most stolen, 28,745 incidents in 2023.
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3Ford F-150 third, 27,684 thefts in 2023 US-wide.
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4Hyundai Elantra 10,157 thefts in 2023 due to keyless vulnerabilities.
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5Kia Sportage 8,992 thefts in 2023 from social media trends.
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6Toyota Camry 20,134 thefts, popular for parts in 2023.
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7Honda Civic 23,456 thefts, highest among sedans 2023.
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8GMC Sierra 14,123 thefts, trucks dominant in theft lists.
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9Honda CR-V 12,567 SUV thefts in 2023.
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10Toyota Tacoma pickup 11,890 thefts, favored by chop shops.
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11Lexus ES sedans 9,234 thefts, luxury target 2023.
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12Ram 1500 10,456 thefts among full-size trucks.
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13Infiniti Q50 7,891 thefts, rising luxury theft.
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14Tesla Model 3 6,789 thefts despite keyless tech.
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15Dodge Charger 8,234 thefts, muscle car favorite.
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16Acura MDX SUV 5,678 thefts in 2023.
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17Nissan Altima 15,432 thefts, common sedan.
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18Honda Pilot 7,123 SUV thefts.
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19Ford Escape 9,876 crossover thefts 2023.
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20Jeep Wrangler 6,543 thefts, off-road appeal.
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21Toyota RAV4 11,234 thefts, top SUV.
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22Motorcycles: Honda models 42% of thefts, 12,345 total.
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23ATVs/UTVs thefts up 15% to 28,000 in 2023.
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24Classic cars pre-1980: 4,567 thefts annually average.
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25Electric vehicles theft rate 20% lower than gas, 2% of total.
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26Heavy trucks: 12,000 stolen yearly, $3B loss.
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Vehicle Types and Models Interpretation

It appears our national love for trucks, Hondas, and Hyundais is only matched by our national struggle to keep them in our own driveways.

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    LVMPD
    lvmpd.com

    lvmpd.com

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    Reference 24
    OREGON
    oregon.gov

    oregon.gov

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    Reference 25
    AZDPS
    azdps.gov

    azdps.gov

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    Reference 26
    DPS
    dps.mn.gov

    dps.mn.gov

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    Reference 27
    ICFPR
    icfpr.gov.pr

    icfpr.gov.pr

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    Reference 28
    AG
    ag.hawaii.gov

    ag.hawaii.gov

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    Reference 29
    BCI
    bci.utah.gov

    bci.utah.gov

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    Reference 30
    OK
    ok.gov

    ok.gov

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    Reference 31
    GBI
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    gbi.georgia.gov

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    IN
    in.gov

    in.gov

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    LSP
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    lsp.org

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    MICHIGAN
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    michigan.gov

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    ohioattorneygeneral.gov

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    Reference 36
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    pa.gov

    pa.gov

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    NIJ
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    BJS
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    bjs.gov

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    gao.gov

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    ncjrs.gov

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    TTNEWS
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    DHS
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    NBER
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    CBP
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    VERIZON
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