Auto Thefts Still Rising — Two PIA Western Alliance States in the Top 10

The 2023 auto theft statistics have been released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). They look a lot like reports issued by other auto theft reporters.

The bottom-line: The number of auto thefts per year in the U.S. continues to rise.

NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman said in 2023 over 1 million autos were stolen in the U.S.

"More than 1 million families a year have their vehicles stolen, and we all pay the price for vehicle theft through rising insurance premiums and law enforcement costs,” Shulman said. "There are simple steps we can all take to secure our vehicles, including never leaving a vehicle running unattended, and locking your car every time. National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month reminds us to act all year to prevent these crimes of opportunity and safeguard one of the most expensive purchases that families will ever make."

Here are the 10 states with the most vehicle thefts in 2023. Two of them — California and Washington — are PIA Western Alliance states.

1. California

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 208,688

2. Texas

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 115,013

3. Florida

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 46,213

4. Washington

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 43,160

5. Illinois

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 41,528

6. Colorado

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 34,068

7. New York

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 32,715

8. Ohio

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 31,647

9. Georgia

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 28,171

10. Missouri

• Number of vehicles stolen in 2023: 27,279

Along with the numbers, the NICB and the NHTSA gave some tips of keeping your vehicle from being stolen, or having things stolen out of them:

• Park in well-lit areas
• Close and lock all windows and doors when you park.
• Keep valuables out of sight by hiding them in places like the glove box or trunk.
• Don't leave your keys in your vehicle.
• Don't leave the area while your vehicle is running.

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