The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) said the number of auto thefts has gone up since COVID hit in 2020 and it’s gone up a lot. Group CEO, David Glawe said a vehicle is stolen every 32 seconds in this country.
That adds up to over one million vehicles stolen in 2022.
“Vehicle theft disrupts lives, causes financial hardship, and undermines community safety,” Glawe said. “Addressing this problem is not just the responsibility of law enforcement agencies; it requires a partnership between vehicle owners, community members, as well as federal, state, and local governments.”
His group also put out the list of the most stolen vehicles in 2022. The brand of vehicles is a bit of a surprise. The total numbers is shocking.
1. Chevrolet full-size pickup
Total thefts 2022: 49,903
Model year stolen most often: 2004
2. Ford full-size pickup
Total thefts 2022: 48,175
Model year stolen most often: 2006
3. Honda Civic
Total thefts 2022: 27,113
Model year stolen most often: 2000
4. Honda Accord
Total thefts 2022: 27,089
Model year stolen most often: 1997
5. Hyundai Sonata
Total thefts 2022: 21,707
Model year stolen most often: 2013
6. Hyundai Electra
Total thefts 2022: 19,602
Model year stolen most often: 2017
7. Kia Optima
Total thefts 2022: 18,221
Model year stolen most often: 2015
8. Toyota Camry
Total thefts 2022: 17,094
Model year stolen most often: 2021
9. GMC full-size pickup
Total thefts 2022: 16,622
Model year stolen most often: 2005
10. Honda CR-V
Total thefts 2022: 13,832
Model year stolen most often: 2001
Source link: PropertyCasualty360.com — https://bit.ly/45GRD1K
