Car Theft Statistics: The Key Finding (Updated)

Car Theft Statistics: The Key Finding

• A vehicle is stolen approximately every 43.8 seconds.
• On average, approximately 832,084 cars are stolen each year.
• The number of car thefts increased by 105% between 2019 and 2023.
• Nearly 40 American cities saw a 29% increase in motor vehicle theft in 2023 compared to the previous year.
• Over 85% of stolen vehicles were recovered in 2022.

Sources: (NICB, CarJunkya Analysis (Data from NICB, NHSTA),  Stateline, III)

Car Thefts: A Shocking Frequency

Source: NICB

Staggering Number of Cars Stolen Annually

Source:  CarJunkya Analysis (Data from NICB, NHSTA)

Car Theft Crisis Escalates

Source: Stateline

Urban Areas Hit Hard by Auto Theft

Source: Stateline

Hope for Recovery: Stolen Cars Found

Source: III