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‘Hot Spots’ Report Shows Vehicle Theft Rates Spiking in Different Regions of the U.S.

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Thefts by State 2020 - 2022  |  Thefts by MSA 2020 - 2022 DES PLAINES, Ill., October 25, 2023 — A recent report shows vehicle thefts spiking in some regions of the United States …

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 10/25/2023 - 12:06

Vehicle Thefts Surge Nationwide in 2023

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… OAK BROOK, IL, April 9, 2024 — Vehicle thefts continue to surge nationwide, challenging vehicle … increased about one percent nationwide from 1,008,756 in 2022 to 1,020,729 in 2023 . Vehicle theft rates have risen …

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 04/09/2024 - 09:56

Intelligence Reports Provide Effective Vehicle Theft Analysis

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… stakeholders and collaborators of the ongoing trends in vehicle thefts. The 2022 Vehicle Theft Threat Assessment was produced to …

MCurtis@nicb.org - 11/30/2023 - 08:35

NICB Report Finds Vehicle Thefts Continue to Skyrocket in Many Areas of U.S.

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Thefts by State 2019 - 2021  |  Thefts by CBSA 2019 - 2021 DES PLAINES, Ill., September 1, 2022 — According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) Hot Spots Report, vehicle thefts continue to skyrocket in many areas of the …

dnaspinski@nicb.org - 09/01/2022 - 06:09

Missouri Ranked in Top 10 for Most Stolen Vehicles Nationwide

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… ST. LOUIS, MO – April 9, 2024 — As vehicle thefts continue to surge across the country, Missouri … vehicle thefts have increased nationwide from 1,008,756 in 2022 to 1,020,729 in 2023 . Missouri was one of 24 states to …

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 04/10/2024 - 08:12

New Report Shows Full-Size Trucks Have Highest Theft Rate

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… More Than 85 Percent of Stolen Vehicles Recovered in 2022 DES PLAINES, IL, JULY 27, 2023 — According to analysis … These vehicles made up more than 25 percent of the thefts reported in 2022, which was a decrease from a high of 33 percent in 2021. While vehicle theft rates have been soaring since the start of the …

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 07/27/2023 - 08:08

Vehicle Thefts Nationwide Surpass One Million For the First Time Since 2008

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… Illinois, Washington State Report Largest Increases in Thefts Between 2021 and 2022 DES PLAINES, IL, March 8, 2023 — Law enforcement … were stolen last year, marking a 7% increase over 2021.  Vehicle theft data, provided by the National Crime …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 03/08/2023 - 10:09

Challenging A Viral Vehicle Theft Dare

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… An uptick in vehicle thefts to gain social media notoriety. By Kristen Shapiro The … statistical area (CBSA) than in the prior year. By May 2022, the videos went viral and quickly spread beyond …

MCurtis@nicb.org - 10/11/2023 - 10:56

Nearly Half a Million Vehicles Stolen in First Half of 2022

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THEFTS ON PACE TO SURPASS PRE-PANDEMIC HIGHS BY 100,000, ACCORDING TO NICB DES PLAINES, IL, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022Vehicle and catalytic converter thefts and carjackings have …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 09/28/2022 - 00:00

Legislatures React to Trends in Vehicle Thefts

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… By Chris Longino There is a growing epidemic of vehicle thefts happening across the country. From 2020 to 2022, vehicle thefts have increased by 13% in the U.S. Thefts

MCurtis@nicb.org - 11/27/2023 - 15:11

Lock Up Your Bikes – Motorcycle Thefts Rise for the Third Consecutive Year

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… Motorcycle thefts rose 7% last year, according to a new NICB report DES … Motorcycle thefts increased 7 percent from 2021 to 2022, marking another year of rising thefts according to the NICB’s 2022 Vehicle Type Theft Report. An average of 4,561 motorcycles …

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 08/03/2023 - 11:00

Informer Summer/Fall 2023

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… Addressing the Vehicle Theft Problem July was National Vehicle Theft … is historically the busiest month of the year for vehicle thefts, which is why we focus on raising awareness and … More than 85% of passenger vehicles reported stolen in 2022 were subsequently recovered by law enforcement or other …

MCurtis@nicb.org - 10/10/2023 - 13:50

Vehicle Thefts Continue to Increase to Near-Record Highs in 2023

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… States continues to be plagued by near-record levels of vehicle thefts, according to a new report released by the National … of more than two percent compared to the first half of 2022. Illinois represented the largest increase in vehicle

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 10/11/2023 - 13:43

Catalytic Converter Thefts Surge Nationwide, According To New Report

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… fraud and crime, shows a surge in catalytic converter thefts across the country. In total, the nation experienced more than 64,000 catalytic converter thefts in 2022.  Leading the country are California and Texas , which … converter can be removed in just a few minutes, for vehicle owners, the cost is much more than the replacement …

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 05/10/2023 - 12:53

Over 745,000 Stolen Vehicles Reported So Far In 2022

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… Close In On Near Record Highs DES PLAINES, IL, November 2, 2022 —  Across the United States, vehicle theft totals are approaching near record highs and … to know that the criminals are still on the hunt.” Vehicle thefts in the U.S. are the highest they have been since 2008. …

dnaspinski@nicb.org - 11/02/2022 - 11:38

FDLE arrests 23, recovers dozens of high-end cars in five-year RICO investigation

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… a criminal organization that was issuing fraudulent Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) to high-end vehicles … VINs to attach to the vehicle to further cover up the thefts. Since the vehicles were obtained illegally and lacked … 34, of Tampa Arrested October 6, 2020, and February 11, 2022, and booked into Hillsborough County Jail Charged with …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 06/26/2023 - 13:49

The Rise in Vehicle Theft

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… Here’s a number: 936,315. That’s how many vehicle thefts were reported in 2021 – a 17% increase from 2019. Unfortunately, 2022 is not looking much better. In the first three months …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 07/11/2022 - 14:17

Watercraft Thefts Decrease in the U.S. for Second Year

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… its annual watercraft theft report, which showed a drop in thefts for the second year in a row. Last year, the number of … by four percent, dropping from 4,644 in 2021 to 4,461 in 2022. Despite a national decrease in watercraft thefts year … thefts and accounted for 63 percent of all water vehicle thefts in the U.S. in 2022. Florida California Texas …

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 09/01/2023 - 16:27

Chevrolet and Ford Full Size Pick-Ups Most Stolen Vehicles For Second Year in a Row

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… Reported Stolen in 2021 DES PLAINES, Ill., July 19, 2022 — For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full … National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) annual Hot Wheels vehicle theft report, and the GMC full size pick-up made the … used car parts here in the U.S.” Passenger vehicle thefts increased 8% in 2021 compared to 2020. [youtube …

dnaspinski@nicb.org - 07/19/2022 - 23:51

NICB Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Unprecedented Rise in Auto Thefts, Carjackings

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… in Many U.S. Cities DES PLAINES, Ill., March 1, 2022 — Cities across the United States have experienced an unprecedented rise in auto thefts and carjackings in recent years. David Glawe, … them to consider in addressing the overarching problem. “Vehicle theft and carjackings are serious offenses that …

tlehman@nicb.org - 03/01/2022 - 11:18

Partnership launches to combat catalytic converter theft as law enforcement brings deterrent to residents

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… Community call to action to help crackdown on theft of vehicle parts Richmond, VA, October 19, 2022 — As catalytic converter thefts rise in central Virginia, law enforcement agencies are …

JLewis@nicb.org - 10/20/2022 - 09:20

Reports & Statistics

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… Hot Spots (Top Places for Vehicle Thefts) 2022 Hot Spots News Release  (with data files) 2021 Hot Spots …

stormtrooper - 09/11/2017 - 13:30

Protect Your Ride! Motorcycle Thefts Are On The Rise For Second Year In A Row

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… Motorcycle thefts are up 26%, according to a new NICB report DES PLAINES, Ill., August 5, 2022 —  It might be a beautiful summer day for a ride, but … released National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) 2021 Vehicle Type Theft Report. Despite a 3% decrease from 2020 to …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 08/05/2022 - 15:29

National Insurance Crime Bureau Data Highlights Surge in Stolen Vehicles

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… 14, 2023 — As part of a story on the national spike in vehicle thefts, CBS News reported data this week from the National … that showed more than one million vehicles were stolen in 2022 , the highest number since 2008.  It also reported that …

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 06/14/2023 - 15:39

I-TEAM: Jacksonville records 900 catalytic converter thefts in 11 months as thieves steal auto parts at alarming speed

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… news4jax , Vic Micolucci, December 29, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM has learned … are costing the dealer about a thousand dollars per vehicle. “They can arrive on scene, do what they do and be … several suspected burglars for catalytic converter thefts, noting they often strike several locations. Reports …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 01/11/2023 - 10:16

2 arrested in rash of catalytic converter thefts at UCF

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… WKMG Clickorlando.com, Christie Zizo, April 12, 2022 ORLANDO, Fla. – Detectives arrested two people in connection with a rash of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles parked at the University of Central … police identify the license plate from the suspects’ vehicle, a silver SUV, which was a Texas tag. From that, they …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 04/15/2022 - 08:16

NICB's 'The Informer' Focuses on Staggering Rise in Auto Crime

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… Near Record Highs in Vehicle and Catalytic Converter Thefts, Violent Carjackings DES PLAINES, Ill., July 13, 2022 — The  National Insurance Crime Bureau  (NICB), the …

tlehman@nicb.org - 07/13/2022 - 12:34

NICB and California Highway Patrol to Discuss Combating Rising Crime, Strengthening Partnership

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… MEET IN SAN DIEGO ON SEPT. 14 SAN DIEGO, CA, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 — As vehicle and catalytic converter thefts and carjackings continue to plague many U.S. cities, …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 09/13/2022 - 08:00

Watercraft Thefts May Be Down In 2021, But Owners Should Stay Vigilant. Dock It and Lock It!

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… DES PLAINES, Ill., August 29, 2022 — As many Americans enjoy their remaining summer days on … news for watercraft owners. According to the latest NICB Vehicle Type Theft Report, the number of watercrafts stolen … led the nation with the highest number of watercraft thefts, totaling 791, followed by California with 671. …

dnaspinski@nicb.org - 08/29/2022 - 11:02

Big spike in thefts of catalytic converters is hitting Dallas vehicle owners

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… Culturemap Dallas, By Teresa Gubbons, Aug. 9, 2022 Catalytic converter theft is not a new phenomenon, but … caught on video in which the thief was confronted by the vehicle owner. These anti-pollution devices use metals such … in the past few years. Particularly since the pandemic, thefts have skyrocketed across the U.S.: According to the …

WProvazek@nicb.org - 08/10/2022 - 13:53