Crime Study Shows 1995 Honda Civic Tops the List of Hot Cars
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) "Hot Wheels 2008" study, the 1995 Honda Civic was the car stolen the most in 2007. Additionally, the report indicates of the cars stolen in 2007, older model vehicles are a target for thieves because the market for stolen vehicle parts is ripe.
However, the FBI preliminary Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data revealed that motor vehicle theft is headed for an 8.9 percent decrease in 2007, with final data being released later this year.
"The continuing national decrease in vehicle theft is a positive sign that the fight against vehicle theft by law enforcement, the insurance industry and the NICB continues to be effective," said Robert M. Bryant, NICB's president and CEO.
The ranking of most stolen cars for 2007 is as follows.
1. 1995 Honda Civic
2. 1991 Honda Accord
3. 1989 Toyota Camry
4. 1997 Ford F-150 Series Pickup
5. 1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup
6. 1994 Acura Integra
7. 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
8. 1994 Nissan Sentra
9. 1988 Toyota Pickup
10. 2007 Toyota Corolla
About the NICB
The National Insurance Crime Bureau is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting insurance fraud and vehicle theft through information analysis, investigations, training and public awareness.
Source: Source: NICB | Published on July 10, 2008
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