Last year, overall thefts rose by 11 percent.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), released its annual report about stolen vehicles in America. It is not good news. The theft rate is up by double digits, or 11 percent. The 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500 is not the most popular target for car boosters. America thieves love pickup trucks and most importantly, they love the F150 and Super Duty. America’s best-selling car is also America’s most stolen. This was the second consecutive year. In 2020, 44,014 Ford F-Series trucks had been seized, a 13 percent increase over 2019. The most stolen model year was 2006, but Ford is joined at the top of the list by the Chevrolet Silverado. It jumped 25.7 percent in 2019 to second place with 40,968 stolen vehicles. It was also dominated by Ram, GMCfull size pickups. The remaining list features Japanese sedans in various sizes, including the Honda Civic, Accord, Toyota Camry, Corolla and Nissan Altima. Surprisingly, despite SUVs and crossovers being very popular, the Honda CRV was the only such vehicle in this top ten. Below is a list of the top ten most stolen cars, with rankings and comparisons to 2019.
What is the reason for the sudden rise in thefts of vehicles? The NICB report indicates that the COVID pandemic played a significant role. The economic downturn and the shutdowns that followed were factors. However, owners who left their keys in the ignition and did not lock their cars properly contributed to the thefts. David Glawe, President and CEO of NICB, stated that a car is for many people the second most important investment after a home. No matter what type of vehicle you own, protect your investment by locking your car and taking your keys.