Vehicle Theft is Rising After Years of Decline
Auto theft prevention requires a comprehensive security plan.
Motor vehicles were stolen every 46 seconds in the U.S. in 2014.
700,000 cars, trucks, and motorcycles were stolen.
Vehicle theft loss estimates at $4.5 billion per year.
2013 Top Stolen Cars List
Podcast Time Stamps:
[01:05] -- Vehicle theft is a lucrative business for organized crime.
[01:50] -- FBI Uniform Crime Reports - 2014 - Statistics about vehicle theft.
[03:10] -- Develop an auto theft prevention security plan.
[04:00] -- Top ten stolen vehicles. FBI UCR 2014.
[06:15] -- Peak vehicle theft year was 1991.
[07:00] -- Transponder technology aids police in recovering stolen vehicles.
[08:35] -- Most active months for vehicle theft.
[09:15] -- High-risk behavior increases auto theft risks.
[11:15] -- Highest vehicle theft rate in seaport and Mexican border cities
[13:25] -- One-third of vehicles stolen had keys inside.
[15:20] -- Vehicle theft arrest rate is low, especially in big cities.
[17:05] --The Contents of a car are often the reason for it being stolen.
[20:15] -- Rule of thumb and security plan for vehicle contents.
[21:10] -- Beware of vehicle navigation system programming.
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45% of stolen vehicles are never recovered.
Only 13% of car thieves are arrested in big cities.
33% of auto theft victims left an ignition key in the vehicle.
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Top Ten States with Most Vehicle Thefts - 2014
California --151,852
Texas -- 68,546
Florida -- 42,579
Washington --30,647
Georgia -- 26,854
Michigan -- 21,157
Ohio -- 18,015
Arizona -- 17,587
Illinois -- 17,451
Missouri -- 16,357
Top Ten States with Fewest Vehicle Thefts - 2014
Vermont -- 244
Wyoming -- 603
Maine -- 799
New Hampshire -- 857
South Dakota -- 1,007
Delaware -- 1,267
North Dakota -- 1,514
Idaho -- 1,661
Alaska -- 1,739
Rhode Island -- 1,833
Top Ten Stolen Vehicles - 2014
Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Ford Pick-Up Truck
Chevy Pick-Up Truck
Toyota Camry
Dodge Caravan
Nissan Altima
Acura Integra
Nissan Maxima
Top Auto Theft Months
July
August
Nationwide Auto Theft Rate (100,000 population)
West -- 216.2
South -- 210.3
Midwest -- 181.8
Northeast -- 104.3
Vehicle Types Stolen Most Often
Cars -- 74.5%
Trucks -- 14.9%
Motorcycles & Other 10.6%
Highest Risk Cities for Vehicle Theft in the US - 2014
San Francisco, CA
Bakersfield, CA
Stockton, CA
Odessa, TX
Modesto, CA
Spokane, WA
Vallejo, CA
Seattle, WA
Fresno, CA
San Jose, CA
Auto Theft Prevention Tips (most obvious)
Reside in the lowest crime zip code you can afford.
Avoid big cities near a seaport or a border with Mexico.
Park your vehicle inside a locked private garage.
Avoid owning a car on the top ten most stolen list.
Avoid flashy wheels, accessories, and high-performance parts.
Avoid leaving your car in public parking lots for extended periods.
Buy good insurance with adequate auto theft coverage.
Auto Theft Prevention (next best options)
Practice safe car parking and auto theft prevention routines.
Always roll up windows and lock vehicle doors.
Remove all ignition keys and hidden valet keys.
Use fee lots for parking with a cashier or attendant on duty.
Remove items of value inside the car and in plain sight.
Lock the car and set a car alarm system every time you park.
Use mechanical anti-theft devices to deter & delay theft.
Use a transponder tracking device on high-risk vehicles.
Remove valuable content and items in plain sight.
Remove items with home addresses and personal IDs.
Auto Theft Prevention Resources
FBI Uniform Crime Reports -- 2014
LoJack and OnStar transponder technology
WikiHow - Best Auto Theft Prevention Devices
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