There were an estimated 765,484 motor vehicle thefts throughout the United States in 2016. That equates to a rate of 236.9 per 100,000 inhabitants. Overall, the FBI has recorded an increase of motor vehicle theft in the past decade. Approximately $5.9 billion was lost nationwide due to auto vehicle thefts, which averages out to a loss of $7,680 per stolen vehicle.
This infographic from TitleMax reveals where in the United States that your vehicle is most likely to be stolen. The biggest culprits are Albuquerque, NM, Pueblo, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Riverside, CA. While it is important to practice safe driving and parking habits no matter where you live or where you travel, knowing the car theft hot spots can help you take extra precautions. Never leave your car or keys unattended, and always lock your doors, even when the car is in motion. Never exit your vehicle if you find money on your windshield, simply drive away and remove it in a safe location. Carjackers employ this habit to get you out of the vehicle and then overcome you and drive off with the car.
Check out the below from Title Max to see if you live in one of the worst areas for car theft.
Infographic by: www.titlemax.com
This infographic from TitleMax reveals where in the United States that your vehicle is most likely to be stolen. The biggest culprits are Albuquerque, NM, Pueblo, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Riverside, CA. While it is important to practice safe driving and parking habits no matter where you live or where you travel, knowing the car theft hot spots can help you take extra precautions. Never leave your car or keys unattended, and always lock your doors, even when the car is in motion. Never exit your vehicle if you find money on your windshield, simply drive away and remove it in a safe location. Carjackers employ this habit to get you out of the vehicle and then overcome you and drive off with the car.
Infographic by: www.titlemax.com
