Is Your Vehicle On The Most Stolen Vehicle List?

Last updated on Tuesday, October 2, 2018

(UNDATED) - The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) recently released its most stolen vehicles in the country report.

About 1.2 million cars are stolen every year in the U.S. That's one every 26 seconds. Thieves are always on the lookout for an easy target.

If you're considering buying a new or used vehicle, you may want to review the list of most stolen cars. New technology has enhanced vehicle safety, but simple mistakes make it easier for thieves to gain access to vehicles. The number of stolen cars has increased to levels not experienced since 1967.

The NICB Hot Wheels report identifies the most stolen vehicles nationally and in individual states. Here are the top 5 most stolen vehicles:

Most Stolen Vehicles Nationally:

1998 Honda Civic
1997 Honda Accord
2006 Ford Truck (full size)
2004 Chevrolet Truck (full size)
2017 Toyota Camry

State Farm encourages basic preventative measures to protect your vehicle.

Here are some Car Theft Prevention Tips:

When buying a new or used car consider paying a little more for an alarm. It might save you money on car insurance and could make the difference whether your car is stolen or not.
Roll up car windows completely: A little opening can provide access to a thief.
Don't invite theft: Lock doors and take keys and fobs with you. Turn the vehicle off.
Hide valuables. Keep your personal belongings out of sight, preferably in the trunk.
Parking: Park in populated, well-light areas.
Secure Garage: Park in your garage at home and make sure it's locked down.

For more tips: https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/safety/preventing-car-theft Link to the Annual NICB Hot Wheels Report which examines theft data submitted by law enforcement to determine the vehicle make, model and model year most reported stolen in 2017: https://www.nicb.org/news/news-releases/2017-hot-wheels-report

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