Top 10 U.S. Cities for Auto Thefts
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These Cities Have the Highest Auto Theft Rates
Nearly 750,000 cars are stolen in the United States each year. After seeing declines alongside overall crime rates, auto thefts saw a resurgence during the height of the pandemic. This was attributed to a spike in unemployment rates; some Americans who lost their jobs resorted to stealing cars to make money.
Just like other crimes, auto thefts vary significantly on a geographic level. Western states experience higher rates of car theft than those in the Midwest or Northeast. Maine and Vermont pride themselves as the cities with the lowest rates at just 42 and 57 car thefts per 100,000 people.
While many would assume that car theft is rampant in populous cities, research shows that there’s almost no relationship between city size and the likelihood of getting a vehicle stolen. Smaller cities with fewer residents normally show a higher per-capita frequency than more densely populated places.
To determine America’s auto theft capitals, researchers at BuyAutoInsurance.com used data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, as well as the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Cities were ranked according to their respective car theft rates per 100,000 residents.
If you happen to live in any of the areas below, you may want to keep your auto insurance up to date. Here are the top 10 cities for auto thefts:
1. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Auto theft rate: 1,181 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 6,616
3-year change in auto theft rate: 27.7%
2. Oakland, California
Auto theft rate: 1,179 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 5,071
3-year change in auto theft rate: -20.6%
3. Portland, Oregon
Auto theft rate: 1,055 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 6,932
3-year change in auto theft rate: N/A
4. San Bernardino, California
Auto theft rate: 1,006 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 2,194
3-year change in auto theft rate: -27.3%
5. Anchorage, Alaska
Auto theft rate: 967 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 2,823
3-year change in auto theft rate: N/A
6. Detroit, Michigan
Auto theft rate: 961 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 6,454
3-year change in auto theft rate: 23.7%
7. Louis, Missouri
Auto theft rate: 896 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 2,750
3-year change in auto theft rate: -12.6%
8. Springfield, Missouri
Auto theft rate: 872 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 1,470
3-year change in auto theft rate: 17.4%
9. Tacoma, Washington
Auto theft rate: 870 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 1,877
3-year change in auto theft rate: -7.1%
10. Hayward, California
Auto theft rate: 845 per 100,000 people
Average annual auto thefts: 1,376
3-year change in auto theft rate: -0.9%
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We will also haul your vehicle away for free wherever you had it parked or stored anywhere in the country.
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We accept nearly all vehicle types in our donation program, including those that are no longer in good condition.
To get to know the details of our quick and easy donation process and other relevant information, feel free to visit our FAQs page. You can also call us anytime through our 24/7 toll-free hotline at 866-540-5069 or write to us here if you have certain concerns or inquiries that you want us to address.
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Last Updated: October 2nd, 2023